A collaborative network of start-ups and SMEs, research institutes, corporations, investors, government and others all focused on naturally-derived products, technologies and services.
Your link to valuable introductions.
A system of events and initiatives to link high-potential innovations with industry and investors.
Expertise. At your fingertips.
The Cluster is home to a wealth of subject matter experts on everything from the science behind the solutions, to the regulatory and market hurdles that may occur along the way.
Support. For everyone.
The Cluster is designed to meet the needs of all its members. By its members. There are programs, services, information and advice for anyone from the big corporations to the brand-new start-ups.
Strategic Investment.
The Cluster connects investors and corporations with high-potential, vetted opportunities to help them realize their growth potential.
Industry Insights.
The market demand for sustainable, natural solutions is creating unprecedented opportunities for Canadian innovations. Stay on top of what’s happening through Industry Reports, panels and other events.
Choose the one that best describes you:
SME
My start-up/small company develops innovative natural products or technologies
Research Institute
I am a researcher or tech transfer agent associated with the development of natural products
Investor
I’m an investor seeking new opportunities
Corporation
I work at a large corporation looking for competitive new innovation
Innovation Support
My company or organization offers programs or services that can help entrepreneurs
What is Included in ‘Natural Products’?
News
Natural Products Canada salutes the ‘planet heroes’ on Earth Day
On Earth Day. And Every Day.
Natural Products Canada (NPC) is proud to support the passionate…
Natural Products Canada boosts Canada’s bioeconomy with support for two BC sustainable start-ups
Natural Products Canada (NPC) is investing in two game-changing companies based in British Columbia through its Commercialization Progra…
Natural Products Canada boosts Canada’s bioeconomy with smart capital for 9 sustainable start-ups
Natural Products Canada (NPC) has announced $1.2 million in support for 9 game-changing companies through its strategic Commercializatio…
The unexpected solution to reduce animal loss, cut costs and save the planet
The global demand for protein is creating multiple pressures on the agrifood industry. NovoBind, one of NPC’s earliest investee companies,…
NPC supports 11 companies at national health and wellness event
Natural Products Canada is proud to introduce the 11 early stage companies exhibiting in Incubator Alley, the must-see section of natural, o…
IP Strategy: An Essential Step Toward Commercialization
On the path to commercialization, many stakeholders ask about your company’s intellectual property (IP) strategy – investors, strategic pa…
18 Canadian innovators prepare for leading global summit
NPC is very proud to support 18 Canadian start-ups at one of the world’s leading summits on sustainable food and agriculture, March 18-22 in…
More capital to grow your natural product business in 2024
NPC announces expansion of programs
Natural Products Canada is pleased to announce significant enhancements to its popular Commercializat…
Natural Products Canada Fuels Bioeconomy with Investment in 11 Cutting-Edge Technologies
Natural Products Canada (NPC) has announced $1.1 million in support for 11 groundbreaking products through its strategic Commercializati…
Article explains how NPC clients are ‘future-proofing’ Canada’s agri-food industry
A new article in the National Post demonstrates how Canadian innovators are helping Canada’s agri-food industry meet the growing global dema…
Helping Canada seize the $1T opportunity for sustainable products
There is a growing demand for clean, green and healthy solutions. This demand is coming from governments, consumers and corporations – in Ca…
Natural Products Canada presents an open innovation call with Kerry/Bio-K+
Finalists will get to pitch their technology/product to Kerry/Bio-K+, a leader in nutrition and food innovation, and compete for the grand p…
Global Institute for Food Security helps innovators cross ‘valley of death’
The Global Institute for Food Security, or GIFS, is a dynamic part of Canada’s food and agriculture community, and one of the newest Inn…
The Cultivated B and Natural Products Canada Accelerate Precision Fermentation Innovation in Canada
Burlington, Ontario, Sep. 27, 2023 – The Cultivated B (TCB) and Natural Products Canada (NPC) today announced a unique program to accelerate…
NPC clients part of Net Zero solutions
Natural Products Canada is proud to feature a number of its clients in a special Net Zero Day media campaign.
The supplement to the …
Meet NPC’s clients at CHFA-NOW!
Natural Products Canada is proud to see so many clients gearing up to exhibit at CHFA-NOW, Canada’s largest natural, organic and wellness …
The Happy Era (part of NPC’s cohort in Incubator Alley)
Q: What’s the origin story behind The Happy Era?
A: Takeout was expensive, pre-packaged foods were upsetting her stomach, and makin…
Ulivit (part of NPC’s cohort in Incubator Alley)
Q: What’s the origin story of your company?
A: Growing up in sunny Saskatchewan – the land of living skies and endles…
iLola (part of NPC’s cohort in Incubator Alley)
Q: What’s the origin story of your company?
A: 10 years ago, we heard from customers who told us that loose leaf tea was too cumber…
Seed To Surf (part of NPC’s cohort in Incubator Alley)
Q:What’s the origin story of your company?
A: The idea of Seed to Surf was conceived deep in Covid lockdown when the co-founders we…