Natural Products Canada

Natural Products Canada (NPC) is a national not-for-profit organization and investment fund dedicated to advancing the Canadian natural products ecosystem. NPC provides a suite of services including advisory support, talent recruitment, and strategic connections to help researchers and entrepreneurs commercialize bio-based innovations. Through its investment arm, NPC Ventures, the organization provides early-stage capital to Canadian startups developing natural solutions for health, agriculture, and environmental challenges. NPC operates as a cluster that bridges the gap between academic research and commercial markets, focusing on sectors such as nutraceuticals, cosmeceuticals, and functional foods. The organization is supported by the Government of Canada and maintains regional nodes across the country to foster local innovation.