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Navigation and Insights
When you join the Cluster, you receive tailored information, introductions and guidance into Canada’s globally-recognized research, development and commercialization ecosystem.
Search the Database
Discover high-potential products, technologies and companies through the Cluster’s searchable database.
Investor Meetings & Events
Learn about screened products and companies at exclusive meetings and virtual events designed to connect you to the latest innovations across the country.
Innovation Scouting
Extend your innovation department at a fraction of the cost with NPC’s additional custom scouting services. You’ll find emerging products and up-and-coming technologies in Canada’s vibrant research and start-up scene.
Tackle Industry Challenges
NPC supports the Cluster with coordination of collaborative initiatives that tackle big challenges that impact multiple members. Examples may include industry scans, white papers, pre-competitive research or other activities suggested by the members.
Learn from Industry Reports
Who are the movers and shakers in Canadian natural products? Where are the hotspots in research and development? What global trends are creating opportunities? NPC’s Industry Reports keep you in the know.
A Cluster of Innovation
Find the solutions you need to keep your innovation pipeline flowing. The Cluster represents innovators from Canadian start-up and research communities who are keen to work with partners to take their novel product to market.
Where We’ve Invested
NPC began investing in March 2017, and has made 12 investments.
Select a company below to learn more.
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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…