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
Eligible Funding
- From $5,000 to $150,000
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationHuman ResourcesInnovation

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
Community Futures Program
Provides business loans and support for economic development
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000 $
Eligible Industries
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation

Grant and FundingClosed
thriveFORWARD
Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (NCFDC), Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev), Nventure
Money for technology and industrial companies in Southern Ontario
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 100,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyEnvironment and ClimateInnovationDigital Transformation
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects