For NPC, natural products are defined as novel, biologically-based solutions that can be applied to almost any industry to provide sustainable alternatives that are better for people, animals and the planet. As a node partner of Natural Products Canada, BioAlberta is a close ally of the organization and benefits from a steady flow of referrals and resources. In addition, Darren Bolding, NPC’s Regional Director – Prairies, is co-located in BioAlberta’s offices. Through Darren, Alberta stakeholders can access NPC’s comprehensive national suite of programs and services, including:

• Advisory Services – Advice, guidance, referrals and connections to expertise, resources and facilities to advance the development and commercialization of bio-based innovation.
• Commercialization Programs – Three strategic programs that can provide up to $250,000 in non-repayable, non-dilutive capital for high-potential innovators in the natural product space. READ MORE
• Innovation Hub – A national platform for connectivity between high-potential innovation and investors and industry players. The Innovation Hub is comprised of events, personalized introductions, strategic initiatives, reports, communication and more.
• Investment Fund – NPC closed its first investment fund in June 2021, after successfully investing in 13 Canadian start-ups. The success of that fund led to the development of NPC Ventures, a $50M fund dedicated to Canadian start-ups developing high-potential natural products.

For more information, contact Darren Bolding.