Portfolio Companies
NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative co-invests in industrial innovation capital, in talent and technology. Whether through established firms (SMEs) or very early-stage emerging ventures (Start-ups), our purpose is to encourage entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs to take risks, to develop new IP, to commercialize new products, services and processes that will strengthen competitive advantage and the ability of firms to grow and create jobs. Their success in critical sectors—from cleantech, medtech, biotech, deeptech, food production and advanced manufacturing to digital industries, fintech and cybersecurity—yields multiples for the regional economy in southern Ontario.
With the support of FedDev Ontario and the Government of Canada, we are pleased to report that the following companies have successfully secured matching, non-repayable, performance-based funding from the thriveFORWARD initiative.
Regional Distribution of Projects Across Southern Ontario
Overall distribution of thriveFORWARD projects is: GTA (46%), eastern Ontario (27%) and southwestern Ontario (27%).
- Location of pins are not exact, projects default to associated upper tier municipality.
- Blue pins = SME projects, green pins = Start-up projects.
- Pins give the number of projects in the associated upper tier municipality.
thriveFORWARD SMEs
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Airia Brands
Producing air quality products and systems.
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the development of new technology, supporting operational resilience and business growth.
ATG Industries
Fabricated metal products manufacturer.
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of advanced technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
Bench Brewing Company
Experiential craft brewery.
Approved for up to $80,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for adoption of digital technology supporting enhanced productivity and business expansion.
Benko Pet Foods
Producing all natural pet treats.
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of automated technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
Burnco
Structural steel fabrication, machine building and construction technology development.
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative to advance an innovative technology supporting market expansion and business growth.
Cameron Steel
Manufacturing machinery with full service, custom machine and fabrication.
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for advanced manufacturing technology supporting business expansion and operational resilience.
Canadian Curtis Refrigeration
Manufacturing walk-in cooler and freezer rooms and custom reach-in products.
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the integration of automated digital technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
CapsCanada
Manufacturing empty and hard capsule technologies for the pharma and supplement sectors.
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the integration of digital technology supporting productivity enhancements and operational resilience.
Carrot Bacon
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of technology supporting market expansion and business growth.
Casa Bonita Foods
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of automated digital technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
Cedar Valley Selections
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of green automated technology supporting business growth and market expansion.
Cristofari Farms
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of advanced technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
Denninger’s Foods of the World
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of automated digital technology, supporting operational resilience and business growth.
DOM International
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of automated technology, supporting operational resilience and business growth.
Dynacast
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the development of new technology, supporting operational resilience and business growth.
E.B. Box Company
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of automated technology, enhancing productivity and business growth.
EAIGLE
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative to advance an AI-powered automation solution supporting operational resilience and business growth.
Essex Topcrop Sales
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of automated technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
Ethos Automation
Designing and building custom next-generation, automated manufacturing solutions.
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of advanced technology supporting operational resilience and market diversification.
Evergreen Environmental
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the integration of digital technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
ExactBlue Technologies
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of advanced technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
Fieldless Farms
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of automated digital technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
Flavorcan
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of automated digital technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
Food Cycle Science
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of digital technology and market diversification supporting operational resilience and business growth.
Frigid Rentals
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative to adopt new digital technology supporting market expansion, operational resilience.
Graphic Packaging
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of automated technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
Green Beaver
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative to advance digital optimization and market expansion supporting business growth and operational resilience.
Greenhouse Juice Company
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of technology supporting supply chain adaption, operational resilience and business growth.
Heat-Line
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of advanced technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
Hec Clouthier & Sons
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of automated technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
Highland Packers
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the integration of digital technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
Hillside Hothouse
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of energy efficient technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
Hybrid Power Solution
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the development of new technology, supporting operational resilience and business growth.
JGW Machine
Metal fabrication and contract manufacturing producing a wide variety of metal components and assemblies.
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the integration of digital technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
Kal-Polymers
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of advanced technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
King Cole Ducks
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for integrating automated technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
LockDocs
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD for development and introduction of new platform features.
Loon Kombucha
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of automated technology supporting market diversification, operational resilience and business growth.
MasterNet
Manufacturing environmentally friendly netting and mesh products for food packaging, aquaculture, erosion protection.
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of advanced technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
National Pasta
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of advanced technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
Nature's Mix
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of advanced technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
Nicoya
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for integration of advanced and digital technology supporting supply chain adaption, operational resilience and business growth.
nidus3D
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of digital technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
Obsidian Manufacturing
Manufacturing premium custom glass display cases.
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of advanced technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
Osmow's Commissary
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for automated technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
Parkhill Meats
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the integration of digital technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
Peel Meat Packers
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the integration of digital technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
Piramal Healthcare
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for adopting advanced digital technology supporting enhanced productivity, operational resilience and business growth.
ProteinQure
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative to advance an innovative process supporting market expansion and business growth.
Pure Foods Meat Solutions
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of advanced technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
RapidAid Corp.
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of advanced technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
REM Equipment
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the integration of digital technology and market expansion supporting business growth.
Romac Metal Works
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the integration of digital technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
Rootree
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of digital technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
ShiftLink
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative to advance a new service supporting market expansion and business growth.
Signority
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the advancement of a new technology supporting business growth and market expansion.
Simplicity Air
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the advancement of a new technology supporting business growth and market expansion.
Stevcon Packaging & Logistics
Design and manufacturing industrial packaging and logistic solutions.
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative to adopt technology and advance a new service supporting market diversification and business growth.
Sunny Crunch Foods
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of green technology supporting business resilience and business growth.
Sunrise Orchards
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of digital technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
Terra Cotta Foods
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of digital technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
The County Cooperage
Producing Canadian Oak barrels.
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of advanced technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
The Growcer
Producing hydroponic vertical farming solutions.
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative to advance a new service supporting market expansion and business growth.
Triangle Fluid Controls
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of advanced technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
V.D.B. Grains
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of green technology supporting business resilience and business growth.
Wilmot Orchards
Approved for up to $100,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the adoption of automated digital technology supporting operational resilience and business growth.
thriveFORWARD SME Testimonials
thriveFORWARD Start-ups
2760959 Ontario Inc.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD for completion of prototype design.
Website coming soon.
12372266 Canada Inc.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD for testing of advanced drone technologies.
14989201 Canada Inc.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for platform development.
Website coming soon.
Advanced Biofibre
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for pilot production of new solutions.
Aisha Comfortable Co-Living
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative to support the release of the mobile and web apps.
Anatomiz3D
Custom medical device design, manufacturing and education.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for development of AI/Machine Learning models and work flows.
Arc Motor Company
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD for the company’s first EV demonstration project.
Asamaka Industries
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding for operational resilience and capacity-building.
Avail
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for platform development.
Beagle Scientific
Building healthcare resilience through drug discovery innovation.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for laboratory and R&D infrastructure investment.
Bidmii
The next generation of bidding and quoting software.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for platform development.
Brix
Digital finance and property management application.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative to advance the platform to beta testing.
Website coming soon.
Cabn.co
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the completion of a demonstration build.
Cacao Systems
Approved for up to $25,000 in funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative to develop core platform capabilities.
Canada's Sunshine
Capita
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for proof-of-concept completion.
CarbonOne
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for software beta and database completion..
Cercling
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD Initiative for launch of a fully functional MVP and customer facing website.
Cheffer
Approved for up to $5,000 in funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for early commercialization activities including customer demonstration projects.
Chexy
Enhancing rental market transactions between tenants and landlords with a rewards-based fintech platform.
Approved for up to $25,000 in funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for beta testing to accelerate technology readiness.
CleanInnoGen Energy Solutions
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for applied R&D.
Cntrl+
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD for new product launch.
Website coming soon
Coastal Carbon
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for platform development and commercialization.
Compound Software
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for beta-testing and marketplace development.
Custom Shrouds
Approved for up to $10,000 in funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for strategic equipment acquisition and production.
Cyclic Materials
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for a test program.
Daily Blends Inc.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for e-commerce enhancements.
Deaf AI
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for completion of software MVP.
DEC Data
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for new app release.
DAV20 Tech
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD for early commercialization and business development.
DixaTech
Approved for up to $25,000 in funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for early commercialization activities including prototyping, engineering and hardware/software testing.
ENERZA
World’s first conditional risk assessment tool for electrical utility providers through autonomous on-wire robotic monitoring.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for completion of field testing.
Enurgen
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for early commercialization of the DUET system designer.
enVgo
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for system design.
Exhale Aerosystems
Mobile direct air carbon capture for trains, aircraft, and trucks.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for engineering and deisgn.
Website coming soon.
Ezok.AI
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative to support early commercialization activities.
ExpressUAV
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for strategic partnership and business development.
Fathom Storage
Foddr
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD for completion of digital system MVP (minimum viable product).
Website coming soon.
FoFu Foods
Approved for up to $20,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the acquisition of strategic equipment and production enhancements.
Website coming soon.
Foqus Technologies
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for completion of Quality Management System.
Fractalytic
Automating industrial energy management with AI-powered metering.
Approved for up to $25,000 in funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for onsite prototype development and testing
Fund The North
Next gen investment platform managing the funding of cutting edge on-campus start-ups.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for end-to-end automation of the venture investing platform.
FuturU
Secure and innovative solutions that empower healthcare providers and patients.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for 3D scanning technology development.
Genuine Taste
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD for applied R&D, product and IP development and industry partnerships.
Gibbly
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative to support the public release of the Gibbly platform.
Glissner
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for product development and innovation.
Goodly Cloud
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD to expand customer base.
Grain Data Solutions
Sustainability auditing in croplands for ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) reporting.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for database development for machine learning algorithm and model enhancement.
Green Bowl Foods
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for initial pilot-scale production.
GRID
Decentralized real estate property registry, workflow management and monitoring system.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative to support beta testing, stakeholder engagement.
Website coming soon.
Gwella Mushrooms
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding for product development.
Helius Originals
Approved for up to $25,000 in funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for engineering and design as well as content development and marketing.
Hyivy Health
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for initial production run to support clinic trials.
Iceberg Cyber
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative to accelerate the development of a B2B SaaS platform, public website and scoring assessment mechanism.
idhubs
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative to increase traction and expand user base.
Incorporight Inc.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative to assist in the company’s expansion.
Infer Model
Predictive analytics software platform for environmentally responsible infrastructure management applications.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for software development and compeltion of MVP.
Innovative Industries
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for initial production run and sales.
Iron Lady Golf
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for website development and social network integrations.
Jems for All
Innovative producer of natural non-toxic sexual health products.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for expansion of product line.
Jetsplitz
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for platform development, internal capacity-building, marketing and advertising.
Jitto
Approved for up to $25,000 in funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for user testing and platform development.
Keepwise Loss Prevention System
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for initial production run.
Krop Farming
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for installation of growing systems and related aeroponics infrastructure.
Launchit DTx
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD for first licensed product release and commercialization of fulfillment system.
Leynek Medical
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for prototyping and software integrations.
Limelight
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for marketing, advertising and promotional campaigns and the launch of the next version of the app.
LockDocks Inc.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for enhanced platform capabilities.
Magnestar
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for marketing activities including product demonstrations in support of business development.
Magnify Access
Inclusive digital solutions.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding for the completion of the software platform MVP (Minimum Viable Product).
Mapping Network
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for a use case demonstration project.
McKay Foods
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative to secure site for the first microfactory as well as strategic equipment acquisition.
Website coming soon.
mDETECT
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for development of a basic functional software diagnostic platform prototype.
MWMCC
Expert and physician-led, empathetic and evidence-based weight management treatment.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding for the launch of a virtual clinic.
Mycro Harvest
AI-powered mushroom smart farms.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative to finalize engineering and design for automation hardware.
Neptune Nanotechnologies
Next generation nano-structured material reclaimed and manufactured from ocean waste.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for nano-crystal production scale-up and field testing.
New Protein International
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for strategic Innovation Lab equipment and installation.
Nirvana Foods
Approved for up to $20,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD for online marketing, promotion and website/e-commerce integration.
OOt
Approved for up to $25,000 in funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for development, testing, and launch of the OOt Connections mobile application.
P2PHub
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for platform development and commercialization.
Pahk Solutions
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for product development, marketing and business expansion.
Parallelz
Mobile application streaming platform.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for applied R&D.
Pharmaleaf Canada
PocketMD
Approved for up to $25,000 in funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative to develop core platform capabilities.
Pointsgram
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the commercial app release and marketing.
PostUp Collectables
Social marketplace for sports and trading card collectables.
Approved for up to $25,000 in funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for the launch of new mobile applications incorporating advanced functionality.
RecycleOne
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for completion of design, installation and demonstration of mobile pilot recycling plant.
ReGreen
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding for strategic equipment and certifications.
Renergy
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for energy management platform enhancements.
Rubicon
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for development of a functional prototype of the online reporting tool.
Select Canadian Supplements
Approved for up to $20,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for digital platform development.
Sigma HealthTech
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for platform development.
Social Sustenance Technology
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for app development, beta testing and launch.
Sootsoap
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for expansion of product line with new pet formulations.
SpinorX
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for a technology feasibility study for prototype development.
StreamSIX
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding to support the completion of the Software Development Kit (SDK Version 2).
Symbient Environmental Technologies
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for strategic marketing activities.
Tenomix
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for beta prototype completion.
Tick Stick Corporation
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for completion of MVP (Mininum Viable Product).
Website coming soon
Turtle Riot
Interactive media development studio for ecological and social sustainability.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for completion of strategic marketing plan for first release.
Vaga Refrigeration
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for completion of strategic marketing plan for first release.
Website coming soon
Vessl Prosthetics
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for completion of mechanical testing of MVP (Mininum Viable Product).
VETSon
Veterinary practice, revolutionizing how livestock medicine is managed.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for testing including an initial pilot project.
Vizible Labs
African technology product discovery platform.
Approved for up to $20,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for platform development and launch.
VoiceFlip
Transforming search for real estate and hospitality with AI-driven voice assistance.
Approved for up to $20,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for platform development.
Westly Immigration
Canadian immigration services provider developing innovative inter-Provincial digital solutions for newcomers.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative for automation of assessment capabilities.
Website coming soon.
Wild Lot
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD for strategic equipment purchase.
Wrest
Custom manufactured consumer products.
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD for integration of proprietary 3D-visualization tool for B2C orders, custom product manufacturing.
ZapMetals
Approved for up to $25,000 matching performance-based funding from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative to complete technical and engineering work to enable the first version of the automated machine shop.
thriveFORWARD Start-up Testimonials
thriveFORWARD Start-up Testimonials
Start-ups Previously Seed Funded via N1M
Able Innovations
Developing advanced medical devices to tackle the pressing problem of patient transfer in healthcare.
Alchemy
Ardra
Argentum Electronics (now Cence Power)
AudienceGPS
BCM Biodegradable Solutions
CHAR Technologies
Decarbonizing for a circular economy through advanced design, technology and environmental services.
Cleanslate UV (acquired by Seal Shield)
ConnexHealth
Convictional Commerce
Eagle Aerospace
Enersion
FanSaves
Frontier Agriscience
Grain Discovery
Grow For You
H2NanO
Intelline
KAI Innovations (acquired by Well Health, now Artera)
SurgerySim (now Marion Surgical)
Mero
Meta Innovation Technologies
Mindset (Enophone - acquired by LA Moonshot)
Open Ocean Apps
Phycus Biotech
Riverwood Acoustics
Simple Life Homes
SkyKar (previously Opener, now Pivotal)
Spaceishare
Turnkey Aquaponics
Unlock Math
Wavve Boating
Latest News
Frontier Entrepreneurship Podcast Episode 9 – Leynek Medical
Episode 9 of Season 1 brings you to the frontier of medtech and digital health with William Jones, Founder & CEO of Leynek Medical. Leynek Medical is a southern Ontario-based start-up developing innovation-driven solutions in cancer oncology and patient care.
Seed Funding for Policetech Start-ups in Southern Ontario
Start-ups working on solutions for policetech, community innovation and first responders got a boost from NCFDC’s thriveFORWARD initiative, with the support of FedDev Ontario and the Government Canada’s Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF). Three southern Ontario ventures are helping to ensure the operational efficiency, excellence and effectiveness of police services and allied organizations through their innovative technologies.
Capital d’amorçage pour les entreprises en démarrage du Sud de l’Ontario
Le programme Un avenir PROSPÈRE! de la SADCN, avec le soutien de FedDev Ontario et du Fonds pour l’emploi et la croissance (FEC) du gouvernement du Canada, a donné un coup de pouce aux entreprises en démarrage spécialisées en solutions technologiques pour les services de police, l’innovation communautaire et les premiers intervenants.