Financing the Future of Food: From IP to IPO

Explore IP, funding, and growth in foodtech—featuring expert insights, real-world success stories, and strategic industry connections.

Join the Canadian Food Innovation Network and MLT Aikins for a morning of conversation and connection focused on financing, scaling, and protecting the future of food innovation in Canada. From early-stage IP strategy to growth capital and IPO readiness, this event brings together real-world perspectives from across the foodtech ecosystem.

What to Expect 

• A panel discussion featuring investors, legal experts, and founders covering capital raising, IP strategy, and scaling for growth

• Insights from CFIN’s Ecosystem Report on funding gaps and investment trends in Canadian foodtech

• Networking opportunities with food innovators, government reps, processors, and industry stakeholders

Panel Speakers

• Host: Hubba Khatoon (CFIN’s Regional Innovation Director, Prairies)
• Moderator: Richa Gupta (CFIN’s VP of Partnerships & Development)

Panelists

• Lourdes Juan (Knead Technologies)
• Charles Wilson (BMO)
• Scott Exner (MLT Aikins)
• Charlene Lipchen (MLT Aikins)
• Bill Crysler (MNP)

Agenda

• 10-10:30 a.m. — Registration, Networking & Light Refreshments

• 10:30-11:30 a.m. — Panel Discussion

• 11:30-12:00 p.m. — Networking & Closing Remarks

Location

Livingston Place, Conference Centre
222 3 Avenue Southwest Calgary, AB T2P 0B4

Registration  

This free event has limited capacity and registration closes May 16. Register now to secure your spot!