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Protein Industries Canada opening to EOIs under newest round of funding

Protein Industries Canada will start accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for new technology leadership projects on March 1, 2023. This is the first call for projects under the new tranche of $150 million funding provided through the Government of Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster program. EOIs under this call will be accepted until April 19, 2023.

“We are excited to once again be able to start accepting EOIs for new technology projects,” CEO of Protein Industries Canada Bill Greuel said. “Our new five-year runway presents us with the opportunity to co-invest into ambitious projects that will anchor Canada’s position as the partner of choice to secure global food supply chains. At the same time, the accomplishments of our partners will bring new economic value to Canada as we continue our journey to create a $25 billion industry by 2035.”

Protein Industries Canada will again be accepting EOIs from across the value chain with an increased emphasis on ingredient processing. The four areas of focus for technology projects are:

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