
SME / START-UP
Join a strategic network of people, programs, and services that can take your natural product to the next level.
Advice and Guidance
Gain insights from our experienced team and vast network to help you develop your strategy and tackle scale-up and market issues to achieve business growth.
Make the Right Connections
Find experts, consultants, clients, investors, and other strategic partners through the Cluster database, events, and personal introductions.
Get the Help You Need
Whether you need to beef up your management team, validate your product, or refine your business plan, our Commercialization Programs provide up to $250,000 to help you reach your next milestone.
Virtual Pitch Events
Raising capital can be tough. Our virtual pitch events are designed to help you present your business to a targeted audience of investors, corporations, distributors and others who can help you grow.
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’?
Events
News
Pitch Decks for Start-Up Showcase
Scaling for growth: insights from BDC
One of the ways NPC helps Canadian companies achieve their potential is by linking them to important resources across the country….
NPC releases snapshot of Canada’s natural and functional food landscape
Natural Products Canada is pleased to present a snapshot of Canada’s natural nutrition industry. Game Changers: Companies, products…
NPC program helps pasta maker expand US presence
Chickapea is one of the latest recipients of NPC’s Executive Talent Program, a unique source of funding that fills critical gaps in t…
NPC announces 2021 virtual pitch events
NPC is pleased to announce new opportunities to connect Canadian innovations with investors, corporations and other strategic partn…
A clear plan for social media selling success
Now more than ever, you need to leverage social for your business
The world of social media can be …
Changes to NPC Commercialization Programs
Increased funding limits and easing of repayable amounts
NPC is pleased to announce changes to its Commercialization Programs in lig…
Investment opportunities in the insect industry
A panel of experts discuss the opportunities and challenges in the quickly evolving insect industry
The concept of insects as a …
Presentations for November 19
Thanks for your interest in the Natural Pet Products Virtual Pitch event. The companies did an excellent job.
And many thanks to Pa…
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 …
Virtual Pitch Series: Info For Presenting Companies
Natural Products Canada is pleased to host the Virtual Pitch Series to provide efficient opportunities for high-potential…
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…
COVID-19 Response: Resources for Small Business
We recognize the tremendous strain the current situation is putting on Canadian entrepreneurs.
In an attempt to keep you informe…