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Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario – Intake Form

Thank you for your interest in the Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario program. Unpuzzling is a 12-week mentorship and peer cohort program designed to help early-stage foodtech ventures in southern Ontario accelerate commercialization, strengthen business skills, and connect with customers, partners, and investors. The program features weekly expert-led sessions, personalized mentorship, 1:1 IP support, pitch coaching, and access to CFIN’s innovation scouting, matchmaking services, and a private community on CFIN’s digital community platform, YODL. The program has a cost of $750 per firm, charged upon acceptance to the program.

Unpuzzling: Foodtech Ontario is a collaborative initiative led by the Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) and funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

Ideal participants are leaders and founders of foodtech firms based in southern Ontario and currently doing less than $5M in annual sales. For this program, CFIN defines food technology as B2B solutions (technology, equipment, or ingredients) with their primary application in food processing, food distribution, foodservice, and grocery retail.
Contact & Company Information
1.Company Legal Name(Required.)
2.Company Website(Required.)
3.Business Address(Required.)
4.Year of Incorporation (YYYY)(Required.)
5.Please share the name, title, phone number and email of up to 2 team members who will participate in the program:(Required.)
Company Snapshot
6.Please provide a short description of your business (2–3 sentences):(Required.)
7.What is the market problem/opportunity being addressed by your solution?(Required.)
8.What is your ideal client profile?(Required.)
9.Are you currently generating revenue?(Required.)
10.What is the current Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of your technology?(Required.)
11.Have you protected your technology or filed any IP?(Required.)
Program Fit & Support Needs
12.Which foodtech priority area does your technology address? (select all that apply)(Required.)
13.Have you raised any money for the startup venture? (select one or more)(Required.)
14.Do you have a business plan or strategic roadmap in place?(Required.)
15.What areas do you need the most support in? (Select up to 5)(Required.)
16.What are 2–3 key milestones your team aims to achieve in the next 6-12 months?(Required.)
Program Commitment
17.Are you available to commit to one 90-minute virtual session per week from Jan 7 – Mar 31, 2025?(Required.)
18.How did you hear about the Unpuzzling program?(Required.)
Key Dates
Cohort #2

Applications open: September 29, 2025
Applications close: November 13, 2025
Participant notifications: December 1, 2025
Program start: January 7, 2026
Program end: March 31, 2026