# Upcoming Opportunities - December 20, 2023

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**Tags:** foodtech, funding-investment\
**Created:** [December 20, 2023, 1:20pm UTC](https://yodl.cfin-rcia.ca/t/upcoming-opportunities-december-20-2023/862 "2023-12-20T13:20:00Z")\
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Wishing you a very happy holiday season YODLers! Here are some great events and opportunities that you'll want to check out in the New Year!

1. [**CFIN's Innovation Booster**](https://cfin.connectedcommunity.org/funding/booster)- Ready to elevate food innovation? Our Innovation Booster grants $100K for projects such as, but not limited to, food waste reduction, smart packaging, robotics, AI/ML, and more! **Act fast-intake closes Jan 11, 2024.**  
2. [**2-Day Food Business Planning Workshop: Victoria**](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2-day-food-business-planning-workshop-victoria-tickets-739698246367?aff=oddtdtcreator) **-** This two-day event is for start-up and small-scale food processors planning to grow and farmers developing value-added products. **Jan 11-12 | Victoria** 
3. [**Be the next global food systems leader**](https://www.unfoodsystemshub.org/hub-solution/youth-leadership-program/en) **-** Apply for a new and inspiring program for early career professionals to accelerate food systems solutions in the Global South. Selected participants will be invited to participate in a 5-day, in-person, leadership-building workshop. Our mission is to facilitate connections among promising early-career innovators, practitioners, scientists, and activists from low- and middle-income countries. Together, we will connect policy advocacy with grassroots action to collectively shape a positive future of food. **Apply before January 15, 2024.** 
4. [**Specialty Food Association: 2024 Winter Fancy Food Show**](https://registration.experientevent.com/ShowFFS241/Flow/ATT?_gl=1*man1me*_ga*ODUwMjQ0NTIyLjE3MDE4MTUzNjQ.*_ga_HP2J0XTNVE*MTcwMTgxNTM2My4xLjAuMTcwMTgxNTM2My4wLjAuMA..#!/registrant//Instruction/) **-** The Winter Fancy Food Show offers three days of innovation, insights, and business opportunities, making it a must-attend event for thousands of specialty food industry professionals from around the globe. **January 21-23 | Las Vegas**
5. [**The Peak's Emerging Leaders 2024**](https://readthepeak.com/lists/emerging-leaders-2024/nominate) **-** The Peak's annual Emerging Leaders list recognizes Canadians under 40 who are making a notable impact in their field. Do you know someone emerging as a leader in their organization or industry? Nominate them (or yourself) today. Nominations close on **January 31st, 2024**
6. **[Come meet our FoodTech Next winners -](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/foodtech-next-project-showcase-2024-tickets-728411226587?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail)** Join us in Ottawa to hear pitches from the winning companies, identify collaboration opportunities, and network with a room full of industry leaders, funders, government officials, and researchers. **February 14 | Ottawa**
7. **[DUX Grand Prix](https://my.weezevent.com/gala-des-grands-prix-dux-2024) -** CFIN is happy to partner with DUX Grand Prix for the 12th edition of their gala at Marché Bonsecours in Montreal. Meet industry leaders like our Regional Innovation Director (Quebec), Julie Daigle, who will serve on the jury for the "Technological Innovation" category! Get tickets [here](https://my.weezevent.com/gala-des-grands-prix-dux-2024)!