Our Programs
Financing
We provide loans of up to $250,000 for qualifying startups and small and medium-sized enterprises.
Strategy Consulting
Meet with one of our advisors to get feedback on your business plan.
RIIEO – LOCAL
Non-repayable performance-based funding transitioning SMEs in Northumberland to expand business growth and innovation.
RIIEO - REGIONAL
Non-repayable performance-based funding to accelerate SMEs on the innovation track, benefiting multiple communities within Eastern Ontario.
N100
Compete in our biennial open invitational $250,000 technology startup competition.
Nventure
Our co-investment fund (sidecar) for technology startups and innovation-driven enterprises.
Venture13
Our new Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre. Connecting, empowering and accelerating technology startups and entrepreneurs.
N1M
No longer accepting applications. Click here to see a list of approved projects.
Just Announced August 8th, 2019
DELIA is a NEW ecosystem fund to advance Women-owned and Women-led business across Eastern Ontario
Our Vision: Community Futures
Prosperity in Northumberland (and across Eastern Ontario) through innovation and entrepreneurship.
How do we get there?
By providing financing and strategy for entrepreneurs. We provide loans of up to $250,000 for business start up, stabilization and expansion.
Who do we work with?
Growth-oriented SMEs, next generation startups and twenty-first century institutions who are creating local economic opportunities and high quality jobs.
Venture13
Events
NCFDC Annual General Meeting - Dec. 4, 2019
Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation invites you to our Annual General Meeting, Wednesday December 4th at 9:30am. Meeting will take place at Venture13, 739 D’Arcy Street, Cobourg in the Lecture Hall - Innovation Commons
November 6, 2019
1:1 Mentoring with Tony Orsy, Bereskin & Parr LLP
Tony is a partner and a patent agent with Bereskin & Parr LLP. He is a member of the firm’s Patent, Electrical & Computer Technology and Industrial Designs practice groups. Click HERE to book your free 1:1 mentoring session with Tony!
November 11, 2019
Northumberland Maker’s Annual General Meeting is taking place at Venture13. All are welcome, please sign up HERE
November 12, 2019
Northumberland Chamber of Commerce Meet and Greet – join this “Meet and Greet” business networking event hosted by Chamber Members. The November networking event is being hosted by Venture13 in the Baxter Lounge on the 2nd floor.
November 15 and December 13, 2019
1:1 Mentoring with Sherry Colbourne, Spark Centre
Are you an innovative technology company or entrepreneur who requires knowledge and support to launch, develop, and grow? Meet with Sherry to see how she can work with you across strategy, operational excellence, business development, and marketing. Click HERE to book your free meeting.
November 22nd and December 13th
1:1 Mentoring with Kristen Marumoto, Spark Angel Network
Are you a startup looking for help in navigating raising funding within the angel-investor community? Click HERE to book your free meeting with Kristen and get this discuss started!
Ongoing
Northumberland Makers is offering a wide variety of educational opportunities at Venture13. Click here to learn more!
Venture13 is where it’s at when it comes to innovation and entrepreneurship in Northumberland County. Click here to see a list of upcoming events.
Manufacturing accounts for approximately $174 million of the Canadian GDP and represents more than 10% of Canada’s total GDP #ManufacturingFacts
N100 Evolution Pitch Contest at Venture13
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Northumberland CFDC, in collaboration with the N100 Power Panel and our community innovation partners, delivered the sixth N100 Pitch Contest at Venture13 where seven technology entrepreneurs competed to advance to the Board Room and the finals of our $250,000 startup competition. Photos by Chris Lotton Photography.
Northumberland CFDC Programs have powered the following Results and Impacts
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Key Program Contacts
Wendy Curtis
Executive Director
Northumberland CFDC
905-372-8315 x227
Email Wendy
Kim Botrie
Loans Manager
905-372-8315 x221
Email Kim
John Hayden
Manager
N1M / N100
905-372-8315 x223
Email John
Judy Selvig
Business Development Officer, EODP, CEDP
905-372-8315 x226
Email Judy
Lorraine Bulger
Program Administrator
905-372-8315 x225
Email Lorraine
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