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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Nventure

Overview of Available Grants and Funding

​Nventure is a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to fostering economic growth through innovation and entrepreneurship. Formerly known as the Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC), Nventure collaborates with entrepreneurs and industries to provide funding, financing, and strategic services. Their initiatives, such as thriveFORWARD and DELIA, support startups and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by offering investment capital and resources to accelerate business development and commercialization. With core funding from FedDev Ontario and the Government of Canada, Nventure is committed to advancing Canada's critical sectors, including agri-food, biotech, advanced manufacturing, and artificial intelligence. View Nventure's website for more information.
Content last updated: January 29, 2026

List of grants and funding offered by Nventure

4 opportunities available
CANtrade™
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed

CANtrade™

Flexible financing supporting Northumberland business growth and market expansion
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation
Ontario, Canada
Community Futures Program
Loans and Capital investmentsOpen

Community Futures Program

Alternative financing for Northumberland businesses
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • Other services (except public administration)
  • Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
thriveFORWARD
Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

thriveFORWARD

Innovation funding for southern Ontario businesses
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationArtificial Intelligence (AI)TechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Ontario, Canada
DELIA
Grant and FundingOpen

DELIA

Funding program supporting women-owned businesses in Canada
Ontario, Canada
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
  • All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada

About Nventure

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Nventure's official website is https://nventure.ca/.

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