Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Food Waste Reduction Challenge: Novel Technologies
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Use the hashtag #FoodWaste to join the conversation and get the latest updates on the Food Waste Reduction Challenge. You can also email us at aafc.fwrc-drga.aac@agr.gc.ca your questions and we will get back to you within two business days.
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Telephone
Telephone (in Canada): 1-877-246-4682
Telephone (outside Canada)
1-204-926-9650; TDD/TTY: 613-773-2600
Challenge details: Streams C and D
Who can apply
- Businesses and social enterprises of any size
- Not-for-profit and charitable organizations
- Indigenous organizations and groups
- Post-secondary/academic institutions
- Individuals or group of individuals
International applicants with a Canadian partner or an ability to register to do business in Canada are encouraged to apply.
Key dates
- August 31, 2021
Stage 1 - Concept application deadline - Late Fall / Winter 2021
Up to 18 semi-finalists announced - Late Fall / Winter 2022
Stage 2 - Up to 6 finalists announced - Spring 2024
Stage 3 - 2 Grand Prize Winners announced
Prizes
- $100,000
Up to 18 semi-finalists will be selected in Stage 1 and will receive approximately $100,000. - $450,000
Semi-finalists will move into Stage 2 and compete for a chance to be a finalists and receive approximately $450,000. - $1,000,000
Finalists will compete in Stage 3 to win one of two Grand Prizes of up to $1,000,000.