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Unique in Canada

Manitoba is home to a thriving bioactives cluster. The Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine (CCARM), the Food Development Centre (FDC), and the Richardson Centre for Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals (RCFFN) are three world class facilities, that anchor Manitoba’s fast-growing functional foods and nutraceuticals sector.


Strategically linking the agriculture and health sectors in this cluster allows for research and product development capacity that is unique in Canada. Expertise in testing and assessment of plant and animal-based bioactive compounds from the producer through clinical proof of safety and efficacy, to product development and commercialization is unmatched anywhere in the world.

View the Manitoba Functional Foods Industry Showcase Video.

Manitoba Commercialization Support for Business

Small and medium-sized businesses are the engine of the Manitoba economy and entrepreneurs are the fuel that powers this engine.

That is why the Manitoba government is proud to introduce the new Commercialization Support for Business Program.

Adam Munia (Government of Manitoba) discusses details on the program:

Agricultural Innovation Program (AIP)

The AIP is a $50 million initiative ending on March 31, 2013 designed to:

  1. accelerate the pace of innovation;
  2. facilitate the commercialization and adoption of innovative products, technologies, processes and/or services that will enhance economic growth, productivity and competitiveness of the Canadian agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector; and
  3. help the sector capture opportunities in domestic and global markets.

For more information, please go to: AIP