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Discover well-developed opportunities.
Gain access to high-potential, vetted companies, and the experts and partners who can help your next investment realize its full potential.
We’re Investors Too.
The Cluster is supported by NPC’s investment fund. To date, we’ve made 10 investments and experienced 2 exits.
Experts. For you and your portfolio companies.
The Cluster gives you access to the diverse range of professionals who have built their careers around natural products and natural product technologies. If you have a question, someone in the Hub has the answer.
Investor Meetings
We deliver a steady pipeline of vetted investment opportunities through investor meetings and online Virtual Pitch sessions.
Due Diligence Support
We work with investors to identify, assess, and mitigate the risks involved in each investment opportunity.
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? Find out in the annual Industry Report. Exclusively for members of the Cluster.
What we look for in a potential investment
High-Growth Potential
Companies with the potential to earn at least $10M in annual revenues.
Targeted Sectors
Opportunities that provide naturally-derived solutions in one of our 8 priority areas.
Solid Business Plan
Companies with realistic sales forecasts, solid marketing plans, and keen insights on the competitive landscape.
Leadership
Companies with smart, experienced teams who are focused on building a multi-million business.
Coachability
Entrepreneurs who are willing to listen and incorporate advice from seasoned professionals.
Innovation
Companies with differentiation in product, process or market strategy.
What is Included in ‘Natural Products’?
News
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…
Change Toothpaste (part of NPC’s cohort in Incubator Alley)
Q: What’s the origin story behind Change Toothpaste?A: In 2019 Edmonton-based startup Change Toothpaste officially launched its zero-w…
Cranked Energy Bars (part of NPC’s cohort in Incubator Alley)
Q: What’s the origin story behind Cranked Energy Bars?
A: In 2014 Cheryl was quite content teaching accounting and finance courses …
Beck’s Broth (part of NPC’s cohort in Incubator Alley)
Q: What’s the origin story behind Beck’s Broth?
A: As a registered holistic nutritionist and cacao enthusiast, Beck has always be…
Living Tree (part of NPC’s cohort in Incubator Alley)
Q: What’s the origin story behind Living Tree Foods?
A: Emily Wilson and Kyle McKay met in law school and began dating.
Simply go Natural Cosmetics (part of NPC’s cohort in Incubator Alley)
Q: What’s the origin story behind Simply Go Natural Cosmetics?
A: Simply Go Natural Cosmetics was founded in 2016 by Joyce Adom aft…
Sun Under the Sea (part of NPC’s cohort in Incubator Alley)
Q: What’s the origin story behind Sun Under the Sea?
A: Sun Under the Sea came together when Alex, Jeremy and Matt met over a cup o…
Prism Kombucha (part of NPC’s cohort in Incubator Alley)
Q: What’s the origin story behind Prism Kombucha?
A: Prism Kombucha is owned and operated by St-Léon Gardens, a local 2nd gen…
Tempehine (part of NPC’s cohort in Incubator Alley)
Q: What’s the origin story behind Tempehine?
A: Tempehine began when founders, Jasmine and Sonel were looking for an excellent sour…
Last-Drop (formerly Clutch): Part of NPC’s cohort in Incubator Alley
Q: What’s the origin story behind Last-Drop?
A: Matty Moore grew up immersed in the world of hockey and paid great attention to the…
Grazy (formerly Seva Nature): Part of NPC’s cohort in Incubator Alley
Q: What’s the origin story behind Grazy?
A: Grazy is a Canadian food tech startup on a mission to create plant-based products that …
Nature Recombined Sciences Develop a Safer Way to Save Bees
Guan Lim (CEO) and Mingyang Sun (COO), of Nature Recombined Sciences (NRCS), are on a mission.
“We’re losing close to hal…
University of Alberta discovers high-protein, plant-based alternative to gelatin
Gelatin is surprisingly ubiquitous in our lives. It’s used as a thickener in foods such as soups, sauces and candies, as well as to make c…
New School Foods transforms how alternative proteins are produced
Chris Bryson, Founder and CEO of New School Foods, is bringing a sea change to the world of fish and meat substitutes.