NODE PARTNERS
Our key collaborators
While we work with hundreds of organizations, the following node partners are central to our national mandate.
BioAlberta is the life sciences industry association for Alberta, working on everything from natural health products to agricultural technology.
Saskatchewan’s bioscience industry association supports innovation and development in bioproducts, agri-food/agri-tech, the environment and more.
Bioscience Association Manitoba provides resources and training to support Manitoba’s biotechnology industry in areas including agricultural, health and cleantech.
A research-intensive university with strengths related to natural product innovation including nutrition, bioproducts, agriculture and animal health
A research institute of Laval University dedicated entirely to foods and the complex interactions between food components, nutrition, and health.
The industry association for PEI, and home to Emergence, the virtual incubator for innovative bioscience and food sector ventures.
News
Presentations for November 19
The Artful Science of Pitching
Coach/advisor/investor reveals the key elements of presenting your business plan to attract capital and strategic partners
Growing a business in a pandemic
Three start-ups share lessons on raising capital, landing deals and looking after their teams and communities during COVID-19
Virtual meeting creates real connections
Our 4th annual Investor Meeting with Nutrition Capital Network looked a little different than previous editions, but the commitment to …
Natural Products Canada and Nutrition Capital Network host 4th annual investor meeting
Virtual investor meeting showcases 15 Canadian investment opportunities in food and nutrition
Natural Products Canada and Nutrition …
NPC helps five Canadian companies pursue growth plans during COVID-19
Businesses create natural products to address a range of challenges including health and animal health and bioplastics
NPC participates in Partake’s $4M raise
Natural Products Canada (NPC) is pleased to announce it has invested in Partake Brewing, an award-winning non-alcoholic craft beer.
Canadian Coalition for COVID-19 releases 51 promising nanobodies
Coalition uses ‘open source biology’ to attract global collaborators
A coalition of Canadian companies has published 51 an…
Building a Brand Strategy
Dan Schmitt is a veteran of the CPG world who has launched over 200 brands. NPC was very pleased to host Dan for a webinar filled w…
Research centre offers full meal deal for innovators
A high-tech research facility provides the expertise, equipment and more to help bio-based product developers
The Bio-Industrial Pro…
Having your HR house in order is key to risk management
Clear and complete HR tools and policies can alleviate costly risks to your business and make your company more attractive to funders a…
Getting Maximum IP From R&D
For many companies, a strong IP portfolio that covers key markets is their most valuable asset. Noel Courage and Don Bocchinfus…
Canadian coalition prepares to share research that could help against COVID-19
For immediate release
A Canadian group of companies is days away from sharing their research results with the global scientific comm…
Getting it Right the First Time
What investors and retailers look for as you take your product to market
When launching a brand, start-ups can make a few common mis…
Career Opportunity! Regional Director
We’re looking for a Regional Director for Quebec. This bilingual position plays an important role in our efforts to help advance na…
NPC invests in Bast Fibre
NPC is pleased to announce its latest investment: Bast Fibre Technologies Inc (BFTi). BFTi is helping manufacturers develop disinfectin…
NPC supports three more companies through its Commercialization Programs
A prebiotic beverage, a cricket farm, and a bioplastics company are the latest businesses to receive support from Natural Products Cana…
International demand for The Cultured Coconut
The Halifax creator of traditionally-fermented organic coconut milk is experiencing new overseas sales during the pandemic.
Virtual Pitch Event: ‘Better For You’ Food & Beverage (Part 2)
The demand for healthy and sustainable snacks, drinks and prepared foods is exploding! This virtual pitch event is a great opportunity …
Virtual Pitch Event: Food Production
Join us May 28th for a look at some of the brightest new companies helping us tackle one of the planet’s biggest challenges: sustaina…