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An independent, private organization focused on venture capital and research funding.

We help New Brunswick innovators solve globally relevant problems through research, solid advice and access to capital. We always represent the best interests of our portfolio. By leveraging their successes, we reinvest strategically to create new opportunities for New Brunswick.

Venture Capital

We invest in early-stage start-ups, those expanding into new markets, and businesses looking to leverage R&D for innovation.

Applied Research

We invest in researchers whose projects have a high potential for commercialization and economic impact.

Early Stage Commercialization Fund

We help move New Brunswick university, college and institutional research to market.

Our News

February 11, 2022
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Potential Motors raises $3.2M for electric off-road vehicle technology

The round was led by Brightspark Ventures and included Marc Benioff’s TIME Ventures, Build Ventures, and New Brunswick Innovation Foundation. The fu...

February 8, 2022
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New Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fund Aims to Foster Growth Throughout the New Brunswick Economy

Comprehensive support for innovation promises to vitalize manufacturing and other sectors Think AI is still the stuff of science fiction? Think again....

January 26, 2022
In the News , Applied Research , NBIF News , Uncategorized

New Brunswick Innovation Foundation Launches Artificial Intelligence Fund

Government of Canada supports AI capacity and adoption in New Brunswick January 19, 2022 | Fredericton, New Brunswick | Atlantic Canada Opportunities ...

January 25, 2022
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NBIF announces a $100,000 follow-on investment in Brunvalley

The New Brunswick Innovation Foundation is announcing a $100,000 follow-on investment in N.B. InsurTech firm Brunvalley. The investment is part of a $...