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FBC Programs are designed to be stepping stones to export success. They include: outgoing missions, seminars, and specialized programs such as the Alberta Technology Program (ATIP).
Our Funding Partners:
Export development and promotion programs offered by FBC are cost shared through funding received from the Canadian Agriculture and Food International (CAFI)* program administered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
Our highly successful Market Technology Program (MTP) has now come to an end; it is replaced by a similar program called ATIP. The Alberta Technology Innovation Program (ATIP) is cost shared through funding received from the Advancing Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food Program (ACAAF).
Food Beverage Canada appreciates the continued support of our funding partners for our program initiatives.
 Outgoing Missions
Canadian based agri-food companies are encouraged to apply to attend our outgoing missions.
Upcoming Outgoing and Incoming Missions (please click on the link or call us for more information if the link is not active):
Tentative Outgoing and Incoming Missions (pending funding for 2008/09 Budget Year):
*Note: Due to overwhelming support for our programs in 2007/08, we can take your name on an interest list for a future program, however, we cannot guarantee you a spot until we have received your registration form and payment.*
Seminars
Market Technology Program (MTP)
Thanks to all who supported this program! It has now officially concluded as of March 31, 2007.We are now pleased to offer a similar program called ATIP(please see info below).
New Alberta Technology Innovation Program (ATIP)
The Alberta Technology Innovation Program (ATIP) provides financial support for Alberta companies to attend approved National and International technology related trade shows, conferences, seminars and other industry events to foster support for both company and industry innovation and growth. In the future, other western provinces may be able to participate in a similar funding program. Food Beverage Canada is pleased to offer this new program over a 5 year period, starting April 1, 2007. Applications for ATIP must be received a minimum of 30 days in advance of the actual event in order to be considered for funding.
ATIP will provide opportunities to access, explore, and evaluate leading-edge technology related to:
- Food safety and quality
- Consumer trends
- Environmental protection/preservation
- Innovations in food technology, processing, packaging, labeling, storage, and transfer
- Equipment and processes/best practices in response to current and emerging issues
- Maximize capacity and competitiveness through increased knowledge, adoption of improved methods and processing techniques
- Capacity-building in new value added products to enhance sustainability
Approved participants are eligible to receive 50% cost-sharing on actual eligible expenses including:
- Economy Airfare
- Per Diem (for accommodations, ground transportation, meals, and incidentals) for the time required to complete the approved activity
- Event Registration Fee
- Seminar Fees
For an application form, please click here, or for more information on the ATIP program, please contact:
Karen Parker - Email: kparker@foodbeveragecanada.com; Phone: (780) 486-9679
Note: Our steering committee requires a minimum of 30 days notice prior to an event to review all ATIP applications for funding, so please plan accordingly so that your application will be considered.
This program is funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's ACAAF Program, administered through the Agriculture and Food Council.
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