Partnership & Sponsorship

At CFIN, collaboration fuels innovation. We offer opportunities to engage with us through meaningful partnerships and dynamic sponsorships. Explore how working together can amplify impact and reach.

Why Partner With Us

Partner with CFIN to build enduring relationships centred on mutual growth, aligned goals and lasting impact across Canada’s food innovation ecosystem. As a partner, you gain exclusive access to Canada’s fastest‑growing community of food and beverage professionals, plus ongoing collaboration through industry events, specialized resources and co‑innovation opportunities.

• See Our Impact
• CFIN 2026-27 Event Sponsorship
• CFIN Advertising, Promotions & Content Sponsorships

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorships are perfect for companies seeking strategic, targeted, and timely involvement through support of specific CFIN-led events, programs, or campaigns. Sponsorships are not a source of direct funding for individual companies, and sponsors receive branding visibility and lead generation opportunities aligned with their marketing objectives.

Explore Sponsorship Opportunities with CFIN through four flexible options: Events, Programs, Content and Advertising. Each option helps you reach and engage Canada’s food innovation community—whether by supporting events and programs, sharing your expertise through tailored content, or increasing your visibility across CFIN’s channels to build awareness and generate leads.

Sponsored Events

Sponsor Foodtech Next, Foodtech Frontier and more for visibility in emails, social posts, materials and sessions. Position your brand as a food innovation leader.

• Foodtech Next Details Foodtech Next 2027 (coming soon)
• Foodtech Frontier Details Foodtech Frontier 25 Winners
• CPG Productivity Lab Details

Sponsored Programs

Connect your brand to high-impact initiatives that support food and beverage companies through education and growth. Align your brand with practical, expert-led sessions that help entrepreneurs tackle real challenges.

Unpuzzling Details Current Unpuzzling Programs

Sponsored Content

Engage in sponsored content with CFIN through webinars, thought‑leadership features and tailored email and e‑newsletter content that is customized to your brand, showcasing your expertise.

• Webinar Details
• Email & E-Newsletter Details

Sponsored Advertising

Invest in sponsored advertising with CFIN, including the YODL platform and event promotion across emails, social media and event communications, to deliver brand visibility.

• Event Promotion Details See Our Upcoming & Past Events
• YODL Advertising Details Join YODL for Free

Media Kit & Branding Guidelines

Strategic Partnership Opportunities

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact our team to explore bespoke opportunities designed for organizations seeking long‑term collaboration. Together, we can co‑create initiatives, share knowledge and drive innovation across the food ecosystem.

• See What Our Partners Say
• Learn More About CFIN Programs Here
• Looking for Funding? Click Here for More Information

(Pictured) Dana McCauley, CEO of CFIN, at Foodtech Next 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? Click here for FAQs on Strategic Partnerships and Sponsorships.