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
Loans and Capital investmentsClosed
CANtrade™
Flexible financing supporting Northumberland business growth and market expansion

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Program
Alternative financing for Northumberland businesses

Grant and FundingLoans and Capital investmentsClosed
thriveFORWARD
Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Nventure
Innovation funding for southern Ontario businesses
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

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