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Access investment opportunities, industry intel, and potential partners to develop and de-risk your portfolio.
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
New report calls Canada’s alternative protein industry ‘hotbed of innovation and key country to do business in’
A new report on Canada’s alternative proteins industry reveals significant potential in a market projected to be worth $290 billion by 203…
Commercialization Programs Webinar
NPC’s Commercialization Programs provide non-dilutive capital toward initiatives that can help start-ups address key challenges and opportun…
NCN-NPC Investor Meeting joins forces with CHFA NOW
Nutrition Capital Network and Natural Products Canada announce plans to bring prestigious investor meeting to Canada’s premier event for t…
Natural Products Canada invests in sustainable innovation
See the French version here
Five Canadian ventures, including four start-ups and one university-based innovation, will receive investment…
NPC’s Shelley King named to Top 50 CEO list
Our CEO, Shelley King is one of Atlantic Business Magazine’s Top 50 CEOs of 2022! Her award-winning status was announced May 12th at a red…
Creating productive research-industry partnerships
Moving innovative research results from the research setting into the marketplace through research-industry collaboration is a complex …
Seizing the $1 trillion opportunity in bio-based products
The world is demanding cleaner and greener products. From what we put in our bodies, to how we produce and package food, to how we prote…
Protected: Functional Mushrooms Pre-Read Material
We look forward to seeing you at the virtual pitch event on Thursday, April 28th at 2pm EST.
Here are the presentations for the companies…
NPC salutes female leaders on International Women’s Day. And every other day of the year.
NPC is pleased to shine a spotlight on the countless women contributing to Canada’s natural product innovation ecosystem on International …
Nutrition champion applauds the value of doing business in Canada
Entrepreneur, author, and natural health expert, Lorna Vanderhaeghe, explains why she’s so passionate about Canada’s nutrition and welln…
NPC releases first-of-its-kind report on Canada’s insect agriculture industry
Snapshot and webinar showcase the growth and potential of this emerging, sustainable industry that provides nutritients for people, animals …
Natural Products Canada supports ten companies to conduct $2.8M in commercial development products
Innovative companies address sustainable proteins, food security, and ‘green’ chemicals
Natural Products Canada (NPC) has announced t…
Natural Products Canada expands its national team
Regional Directors offer in-depth innovation experience on both coasts
Natural Products Canada is pleased to announce the addition of two…
The year’s top ten stories that forecast opportunities in 2022
As we wrap up 2021, the NPC team is looking back on what has been a remarkable year for natural product innovation.
Novozymes Myco-Protein Innovation Call
Novozymes, a global leader in biology-based solutions for a wide range of industries, has launched a call for collaborators to help them add…
Sustainable packaging from land and sea
An international conference shines the spotlight on bio-based packaging that incorporates renewable resources from our forests and oceans
VIDEO: Commercialization Programs Info Session
Check out the video from the information session on our Commercialization Programs. You’ll see an overview of the intent of the programs, wh…
Investor meeting shines light on opportunities in natural nutrition
Products embracing environmental sustainability, healthier options poised to take advantage of global demand
There’s been a steady increa…
The magic of mushrooms
Mushrooms have become the ‘it’ topic in many health and nutrition discussions. They show incredible potential as both a nutritional suppleme…
NPC announces updates to its flagship programs
Revisions address eligibility criteria and removal of repayability requirements
NPC is pleased to announce updates to its Commercializati…