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

ChimeraXR Wins Third Edition of Pitch to the Chief™ at Venture13

Nov 3, 2022

The V13 Policetech Accelerator has announced ChimeraXR as the winner of the Third Edition of the popular Pitch to the Chief™ competition held in the Innovation Commons at Venture13 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre.

Pitch to the Chief™ Returns to Venture13

Oct 18, 2022

The V13 Policetech Accelerator’s Pitch to the ChiefTM competition, hosted in partnership with the Cobourg Police Service (CPS) and NCFDC, will be returning to Venture13 on Thursday November 3, 2022. Prizes featuring $5,000 in cash, co-location at Venture13, opportunities to pilot and more will be awarded in the two competitions (Community Safety/Operational Efficiencies).

Featuring Young Professionals through our 2022 NCFDC Summer Internship Program

Jul 20, 2022

Each year, with the support of the Government of Canada (Canada Summer Jobs), NCFDC provides exceptional learning and career development opportunities for young people.