Upcoming Opportunities - January 10, 2024

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Happy Wednesday YODLers! Here are the events and opportunities we want you to know about this week. 

  1. Pitch at the Startup TNT Agri-Food Investment Summit - Raise capital from seasoned and new angel investors. Applicant companies must be able to demonstrate that they are in the Agri-Food sector with an innovative technology that increases efficiency, productivity, or sustainability in the food supply chain. Apply now.

  2. Building Awareness of Careers in Agriculture and Food & Beverage Manufacturing Symposium - The focus of the Building Awareness of Careers in Agriculture and Food & Beverage Manufacturing Symposium will be to bring together agriculture and food beverage manufacturing stakeholders with career guidance professionals to discuss careers in ag & f&B manufacturing and ways to increase awareness through career and guidance counseling channels.  January 31 | Ottawa

  3. Nominations now open for 2024 Star Women in Grocery Awards! - Since 2012, Canadian Grocer has been recognizing outstanding women in the grocery industry who have demonstrated expertise, innovation, and leadership. From retailers to distributors to foundation and CPG professionals, Star Women in Grocery Award winners are those who are making a real impact and changing the food retail landscape. The deadline to nominate for 2024 is March 28. Submit your nomination here.

  4. SKS Startup Showcase - Since it got started in 2015, the SKS Startup Showcase has been a launching pad for some of the top innovators in the food tech space. Apply to become a Startup Showcase finalist today. Applications are due by March 31st, 2024.

  5. Innovation Booster Program - There is only one day left to apply. Get up to $100K for your foodtech project or innovative solution. The deadline to apply is January 11.

  6. Come meet our FoodTech Next winners -  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 - 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!