Challenge Streams C and D are open for applications until August 31, 2021. They support novel technologies at the prototyping or testing phase which extend the life of perishable food or which transform surplus food (or food by-products) that would otherwise be wasted into another product. These streams target technologies in their early development phase to accelerate their advancement and prospective deployment in the Canadian market. Successful solutions are advancing technologies to make them more effective, efficient, scalable, and competitive. Stream C focuses on technologies that extend the life of perishable foods by finding ways to slow the degradation of perishable food items and extend the length of time these food items may be stored before they become spoiled. Stream D focuses on technologies that transform food waste by converting surplus food, food by-products, or food waste into other products, including: food for humans, food for animals/insects (e.g. animal feed).
Up to 18 semi-finalists Will be selected in Stage 1 and Will receive approximately $100,000. Semi-finalists Will move into Stage 2 and compete for a chance to be a finalists and receive approximately $450,000. Finalists Will compete in Stage 3 to win one of two Grand Prizes of up to $1,000,000.