Foodtech Frontier 25: Ontario

Foodtech Frontier 25 National Tour

Join us in Toronto, ON as we celebrate the Ontario winners of the inaugural Foodtech Frontier 25 - Canada’s most promising foodtech companies of 2025.

Hosted by the Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN) and BDC, this regional celebration brings together the entrepreneurs, funders, and leaders who are shaping the future of food in Canada. The event will shine a spotlight on the foodtech companies driving innovation across categories like cleantech, food manufacturing technology, food safety and traceability, digital supply chains, next-gen ingredients, and more.

Why Attend?

This exclusive gathering is your chance to:

• Meet the winners of the Foodtech Frontier 25 and hear their stories

• Celebrate regional foodtech leadership and success

• Network with food and beverage executives, funders, accelerators, and policymakers

• Connect with CFIN members and partners from across the ecosystem

• Learn about the trends and technologies defining Canada’s food future

Who Should Attend?

• Food and beverage company leaders

• Investors and funders (VCs, angels, private equity)

• Tech innovators and entrepreneurs

• Accelerators and industry associations

• Policymakers and government officials

• Media covering business, innovation, and food

• CFIN members

Event Highlights

• Welcome remarks from Marsha Druker, CFIN’s Regional Innovation Director for Ontario

• Keynote insights from Redstick, BDC and Dana McCauley, CFIN CEO

• Award presentations to Foodtech Frontier 25 winners

• Networking reception to close the celebration

About CFIN

The is a national organization that’s stimulating transformative and transferrable innovation within the Canadian food sector. With over 7000+ members and counting, CFIN has built the fastest growing. and most engaged food business community in the country. Our members come from across the globe, representing all parts of the food value chain. CFIN’s free membership includes access to exclusive funding programs, the networks of five Regional Innovation Directors, and access to a unique 24/7 innovation connector platform called .

CFIN was established in 2021 and is supported by a number of government agencies including Government of Canada’s Strategic Innovation Fund.

Discover more of CFIN's events, webinars, and networking opportunities that will help you connect with industry leaders and innovators in foodtech. Explore CFIN's events calendar here!

By registering to this event, you agree that the information provided in your registration form will be shared with BDC and treated according to BDC’s Confidentiality Policy.

Host or Publisher Canadian Food Innovation Network (CFIN)