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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.
Local High School Students to Collaborate with Cobourg Police Service
Venture13 welcomed student teams from Cobourg Collegiate Institute (CCI) and St. Mary Catholic Secondary School (SMCSS) to take part in Pitch to the Chief ™ – Youth Edition. Hosted by the V13 Policetech Accelerator, a strategic joint initiative of NCFDC and the Cobourg Police Service (CPS), Pitch to the Chief ™ – Youth Edition challenges high school students to develop solutions for crime prevention and community innovation for collaboration with the CPS.
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.
Departing and New Directors
In great appreciation for her volunteer efforts in support of NCFDC’s mission and vision, our entire organization would like to thank Pam Russell who has stepped down as Director after many years serving on the Board of Directors. We would like to welcome Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Candace Shaw to the Board of Directors of NCFDC.
Southern Ontario Innovation Featured in New Video Series
NCFDC is proud to share a new video series introducing the world to some of the most exciting innovation-driven enterprise in southern Ontario, companies that are producing, growing, creating jobs, impacting GDP and contributing to economic advancement in key sectors.
Frontier Entrepreneurship Podcast Episode 11 – CleanInnoGen
Episode 11 of Season 1 brings you to the industrial frontier with Victoria Xu, impact entrepreneur, angel investor, and Founder of CleanInnoGen. Join co-hosts Braden Kemp and Tracy Morningstar as they explore how deeptech ventures are charting a course through the outer reaches of thermo-chemical engineering to a new era of net zero energy abundance.
Police Tech Conference & Expo: April 30 – May 1
Hosted by the Canadian Institute, the Police Tech Conference & Expo returns for another exciting year with curated programming that will allow you to experience the convergence of Canada’s senior law enforcement officers and the trailblazers of innovative technology companies.
DELIA Spotlight: Paws en route
Meet Dacia Rohlehr, Founder and CEO of Paws en route, a business committed to revolutionizing travel for pets. Offering safe and reliable ground and air travel solutions for pets, Paws en route is dedicated to treating pets like family, not cargo and prides itself on transporting any pet to any place at any time.