Product and Process Development

Partners

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada provides leadership in the growth and development of a competitive, innovative and sustainable Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector.

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CIFST is the national association for food industry professionals. Its membership is comprised of scientists and technologists in industry, government and academia who are committed to advancing food science and technology.

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Economic Development, Investment and Trade's mission is to create jobs and economic growth for Manitobans through investment, trade, and a skilled and diverse workforce.

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FEAD is an entrepreneurial incubator for females in the agri-food sector. The program is focused on reducing barriers for under-served and minority groups in food and beverage manufacturing. FEAD is a national program serving British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, Yukon, and North West Territories. FEAD (Female Entrepreneurs in Agri-Food Development) is an initiative of the Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre (www.foodcentre.sk.ca), and is funded through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada- Women Entrepreneurship Strategy Ecosystem Fund.

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Food and Beverage Manitoba's mission is to promote the development of a thriving food and beverage processing industry in Manitoba and ensure our members have the resources, strength and conditions favourable for their success. We help you sustain and grow your business through a combination of capacity building, advocacy, networking, training and by connecting you to the right resources and people you need to thrive. We believe this can only be accomplished through a triple bottom line that focuses on People, Profit and the Planet.

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Manitoba Agriculture's Food Development Centre (FDC) is a fee-for-service facility that provides product commercialization with technical and research assistance for agri-food businesses, with a services focus on plant and animal protein products and ingredients to support the Manitoba Protein Advantage (MPA).

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FOODTECH Canada is a network of leading innovation and commercialization Centres from across Canada, committed to turning research and development into innovative products for the food and bio-products industry.

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North Forge Technology Exchange is a not-for-profit business incubator accelerator and the innovation partner for the Province of Manitoba. We fuel Manitoba's innovation economy by providing founders with expert growth coaches, mentors, entrepreneurs-in-residence, and a four-stage Founders Program. We have helped over 220 companies build and scale their businesses from ideation to Series A creating hundreds of jobs. Armed with North America's largest not-for-profit fabrication lab housing over $3 million of advanced manufacturing equipment, we operate out of 27,000 square feet across Innovation Drive and Innovation Alley in Winnipeg, Manitoba. We also have a fabrication lab in Thompson, MB and a location in Pinawa, MB.

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The Prairie Research Kitchen (PRK) brings together a unique blend of food science and culinary arts to support food processors and food service providers. This Technology Access Centre (TAC) supports businesses through research and development, technical services and training.

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The Richardson Centre partners with the food industry on collaborative research and pre-commercial development activities, focusing on advancing food quality and human nutrition through traditional and innovative food processing techniques.

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