Welcome to NCFDC

We support innovation and entrepreneurship as a pathway to future prosperity.

Contact us today to partner in delivering impact for your business, your community, your region and your future.

Current Programming

Community Futures

Loans (up to $250K) for Northumberland-based ventures.

thriveFORWARD

thriveFORWARD innovation funding for Start-ups ($25K) and SMEs ($100K) in southern Ontario.

DELIA

$15K DELIA microloans for women-owned businesses across Canada.

StrikeUP

StrikeUP Canada digital conference for women entrepreneurs.

Venture13

VentureZone memberships for entrepreneurs and innovators at our centre in Cobourg, Ontario.

V13 Policetech Accelerator

V13 Policetech Accelerator joint initiative with the Cobourg Police Service.

Project Partners

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Latest News

NOTICE – thriveFORWARD

Nov 25, 2022

thriveFORWARD SME Stream is currently fully subscribed and will no longer be accepting applications as of Friday, November 25, 2022 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Cobblestone Farm: A Four-Season Venue in Northumberland

Nov 21, 2022

In a recent newsletter, Cobblestone Farm Retreat Owner/Proprietor Sam Campbell wrote about the variety of events that take place at her beautiful venue located near Cobourg, Ontario, from weekend retreats to master class cooking lessons and even new trends like micro-weddings.

CCI Student Shaan Halaith Makes Winning Pitch to the Chief™

Nov 3, 2022

As part of the Third Edition of the popular Pitch to the Chief™ competition at Venture13 on November 3rd, 2022, local high school students competed in presenting their ideas for community safety and development.