Welcome to nventure.ca
A brief intro to Nventure’s new website, including universal program application portal, fundability engine and other features.
Pitch to the Chief™ Returns to Venture13
The V13 Policetech Accelerator’s Pitch to the Chief™ competition, hosted in partnership with the Cobourg Police Service (CPS) and Nventure, will return to Venture13 Innovation Commons in Cobourg, Ontario, on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
First Round of thriveFORWARD
A wrap-up post on the success of Nventure’s recent $10 million innovation capital co-investment initiative across southern Ontario, with the support of FedDev Ontario.
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.
mo’mugi: North America’s First and Only Barley Tea
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.
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.
Cutting-Edge Solutions Presented at Policetech Conference & Expo
As part of the second annual Policetech Conference & Expo, Nventure was part of an exhibition showcasing the latest advancements in law enforcement technology.
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.
Oat & Mill: Revolutionizing Dairy-Free Ice Cream
Learn more about Oat & Mill, a successful, award-winning business that prides itself on delivering vegan, oat-based ice creams that are made from scratch using nationally and locally sourced ingredients.
thriveFORWARD Start-ups Have Already Raised a Total of $8.3 million in Follow-on Investment
Eleven companies out of over 100 in the thriveFORWARD start-up portfolio have already raised a total of [at least] $8.3 million in incremental follow-on investment as a result of technology validation, completion of prototypes and early product commercialization.
Community-Driven Finance Empowers Businesses in Northumberland
Nventure delivers the core Community Futures Program (CFP) in Northumberland and works to develop alternative lending solutions for a diverse array of ventures: from sole proprietors, freelancers and general partnerships, to corporations and co-operatives.
Trusted Community Futures Platform Receives Targeted Investment of $40 Million
Read more about an announcement of $40 million targeted investment from the Government of Canada in the Community Futures platform.
A High-Water Mark in Northumberland
Fogorig Brewing, is a family-run brewery located in Trent Hills. The venture was named after the historic mill restored and renovated as a production facility and venue. Read more about Fogorig Brewing and its connecting to Nventure.
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