NCFDC
NCFDC invests in innovation and entrepreneurship as pathways to future prosperity, with core operational funding from FedDev Ontario and the Government of Canada. Headquartered at Venture13 in Cobourg, Ontario, just over an hour East of Toronto, NCFDC delivers local, regional and national initiatives. Throughout the latest five-year period, from 2018-2023, these initiatives delivered over $35 million in impact for innovative and growth-oriented start-ups and SMEs.
Let’s start a conversation about your organization’s strategic objectives and the resources you need to grow.
Current Programming
Loans (up to $250K) for
Northumberland-based ventures.
thriveFORWARD innovation funding for Start-ups ($25K) and SMEs ($100K) in southern Ontario. Intake Closed
Project Partners
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
- Upcoming events at Venture13 | Multiple dates
- DELIA Women Entrepreneurship Loan Fund, Info Sessions | Ongoing monthly
- StrikeUP Connects Webinars + Archive | Ongoing monthly
- Forging the Future Leadership Workshops with the NMA | Sep 11 | For NCFDC clients, by invitation
The Frontier Entrepreneurship Podcast
Latest News
New Investment Initiative Backs Women-Owned Ventures in Collaboration with National Accelerators
In a new pilot partnership with three exceptional Canadian accelerators, NCFDC will invest in vetted and prequalified women-owned technology startups emerging from national programs.
DELIA Spotlight: The Canadian Barley Tea Company
Meet Janice Ishizaka and Cilla Watkins, founders of The Canadian Barley Tea Company, producers of North America’s first and only mo’mugi barley tea. Proud to have an organic and 100% Canadian product, learn more about their ‘eureka moment’ that propelled them into manufacturing the more than 500-year-old Japanese beverage staple.
Cutting-Edge Solutions Presented at Policetech Conference & Expo
As part of the second annual Policetech Conference & Expo, NCFDC was part of an exhibition showcasing the latest advancements in law enforcement technology. Organized by the Canadian Institute, the second annual edition explored emerging trends and facilitated important discussions on the future of policing.