How do I build my food business?
During the build stage, your business will be establishing, testing and improving systems and processes to deliver the product or service that your customer is wanting. Your business will benefit from utilizing a build-measure-learn loop, which is a repeated process of turning ideas into products, measuring the processes, reactions, responses and behaviors of customers, and learning whether to proceed or to innovate, improve or pivot operations or the business idea.
Product and Process Development
Programs
CME Lean & Productivity Support
Lean is a proven strategy for engaging employees to deliver more value to customers in less time and, with less effort. The core concepts of Lean aim to create a better flow of information, product or service and to spend more time adding value and less time on wasteful activities.
Economic Development, Investment and Trade Programs and Incentives
Economic Development, Investment and Trade offers several programs and incentives targeted for both individuals and the business community. Our goal is to encourage and facilitate entrepreneurial and employment opportunities within the province through the establishment of new businesses or the expansion/retention of existing Manitoba businesses.
Female Entrepreneurs in Agri-Food Development (FEAD)
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.
Innovation Growth Program (IGP)
IGP provides cost-sharing assistance to Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to assist them in developing and commercializing new innovative products and processes.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
ISED works with Canadians in all areas of the economy and in all parts of the country to improve conditions for investment, enhance Canada's innovation performance, increase Canada's share of global trade and build a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace.
NRC-IRAP
The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) provides advice, connections, and funding to help Canadian small and medium-sized businesses increase their innovation capacity and take ideas to market.
Research Partnerships and Innovation Funding opportunities
listing of research and innovation funding opportunities
SR & ED
The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program supports businesses conducting research and development in Canada.
Programs
CME Lean & Productivity Support
Lean is a proven strategy for engaging employees to deliver more value to customers in less time and, with less effort. The core concepts of Lean aim to create a better flow of information, product or service and to spend more time adding value and less time on wasteful activities.
Economic Development, Investment and Trade Programs and Incentives
Economic Development, Investment and Trade offers several programs and incentives targeted for both individuals and the business community. Our goal is to encourage and facilitate entrepreneurial and employment opportunities within the province through the establishment of new businesses or the expansion/retention of existing Manitoba businesses.
Female Entrepreneurs in Agri-Food Development (FEAD)
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.
Innovation Growth Program (IGP)
IGP provides cost-sharing assistance to Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to assist them in developing and commercializing new innovative products and processes.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
ISED works with Canadians in all areas of the economy and in all parts of the country to improve conditions for investment, enhance Canada's innovation performance, increase Canada's share of global trade and build a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace.
NRC-IRAP
The National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) provides advice, connections, and funding to help Canadian small and medium-sized businesses increase their innovation capacity and take ideas to market.
Research Partnerships and Innovation Funding opportunities
listing of research and innovation funding opportunities
SR & ED
The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Program supports businesses conducting research and development in Canada.
