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.

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Venture13

Our new Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre. Connecting, empowering and accelerating technology startups and entrepreneurs.

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N1M

No longer accepting applications. Click here to see a list of approved projects.

Loans up to $250,000 to help you grow

Northumberland CFDC provides lending solutions for traditional and main street small and medium-sized business for start up, stabilization and expansion. Year over year, we have maintained record lending across Northumberland, helping entrepreneurs grow and thrive. Contact us today or drop by our offices at Venture13 (739 D’Arcy St. Cobourg, Suite 120) to find out more about how the Community Futures Program can help your business succeed.

Click here to learn more about our Lending Programs

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

Click here to Visit the Official Website

Events

July 26, 2019

VentureKids TECHimmersivE: Powered by Northeastern University Toronto and Venture13. Northumberland CFDC is proud to support this new program supporting young people (ages 15 to 19) with vocational aspirations in technology or entrepreneurship will be given a chance to travel to Toronto (all expenses paid) to visit the corporate headquarters of major tech companies like Microsoft. For more information click here.

July 26, 2019

CEO in Residence at Venture13: Sherry Colbourne, President & CEO of the Spark Centre is holding office hours at Venture13. Meet with Sherry 1:1 to develop your ideas for collaboration and discuss business strategy. Email to reserve your spot: info@venture13.ca.

October 24, 2019

Northumberland Manufacturing Association will be hosting the Tri-Association Manufacturing Conference here in Northumberland at Venture13. Find out more details here.

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.

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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.