# Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)

> Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is a VC fund backing Health Care. See 54 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact…

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Ottawa, Canada
- Total investments: 54
- Last investment: Apr 2026
- Lead investor: 41%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/natural-sciences-and-engineering-research-council-of-canada/
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/nserc_crsng
- Website: http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nserccanada/

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is a VC fund in Ottawa focused on Health Care and Education. NSERC is a Canadian government agency that provides grants for research in the natural sciences and in engineering.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Health Care | 9 | 17% |
| Education | 8 | 15% |
| Biotechnology | 7 | 13% |
| Software | 5 | 9% |
| Universities | 5 | 9% |

78 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grant | 37 | 69% |
| Seed | 1 | 2% |
| Funding Round | 1 | 2% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Hossein Rahnama | Council Member | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/hossein-rahnama |
| Jill Becker | Committee Member for the Strategic Projects Selection Panel for Manufacturing | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jill-becker |
| Michael Lam | CDO | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/michael-lam-ece3 |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| QuantumCore | The QuantumCore foundation of a new era of products enables scalable, stable, and dependable qubit connectivity for processors of the future. | $1.2M | Grant | Apr 23, 2026 |  |
| Horizon Aircraft | Horizon Aircraft develops a hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft platform intended to operate like a conventional fixed-wing aircraft for the majority of its mission. The company’s flagship model, the Cavorite X7, uses a patented fan-in-wing design and hybrid power system to enable vertical lift, wing-borne cruise, andonboard recharging of its battery array. Horizon Aircraft positions the aircraft for versatile applications, such as medical evacuation, cargo delivery to remote communities, disaster response, and defense insertions, emphasizing range, speed, and payload as key operational parameters. The firm also supports its design with a certification pathway and modular architecture, aimed at accommodating both pilot-based and remotely piloted missions. | $324.7K | Grant | Jul 31, 2025 |  |
| Resiliocs Intelligence | Resilio Climate Solutions is an AI-powered climate risk intelligence platform helping asset owners, institutional investors, and insurers price climate risk, reduce losses, optimize CAPEX and maximize ROI on adaptation investments. Unlike traditional models that rely on static hazard maps, Resiliocs combines engineering-grade simulations, AIdigital twins, and systemic risk modeling to deliver forward-looking, asset-level insights. Learn more by visiting our website: https://resiliocs.com/ | $90.4K | Grant | Jul 30, 2025 |  |
| Centre for Advancement of Water and Wastewater Technologies | Centre for Advancement of Water and Wastewater Technologies is an internationally recognized water and wastewater research institute provide applied research and technology development services to the private sector, government and non-governmental agencies, and universities. | $330.7K | Grant | Jul 22, 2025 |  |
| Picsume | Picsume is a hiring platform that eliminates the need for a resume by creating live dynamic work profiles. It contains only relevant, pertinent, and verified information. The proprietary technology extracts current job postings to our platform, pairing candidates directly with employers through curated opportunities across Canada. | $329.3K | Grant | Jun 11, 2025 |  |
| Canadian Paralympic Committee | Canadian Paralympic Committee is a private, non-profit organization representing Canadian Paralympic athletes in the International Paralympic Committee and the Parapan American Games. |  | Grant | Apr 01, 2025 |  |
| Lab2Market | Lab2Market is an entrepreneurship programme that supports researchers and students in advancing ideas toward commercial opportunities. | $32M | Grant | Jan 15, 2025 |  |
| Okanagan College | Okanagan College offers more than 150 programs including bachelor's degrees, diplomas, certificates, and microcredentials in business, health, technology, and the arts. The institution delivers instruction in automotive, construction, and industrial trades alongside vocational training in culinary arts and viticulture. Support services includeacademic advising, career counseling, financial aid, and resources for Indigenous and international students. Through campuses in Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm, and Vernon, the organization provides hands-on learning and corporate training to meet regional workforce needs. | $1.3M | Grant | Jun 14, 2024 |  |
| Derm-Biome Pharmaceuticals, Inc | Derm-Biome is focused on advancing safe, well-tolerated, and highly effective topical treatments for inflammatory skin diseases (acne, atopic dermatitis), precancerous skin conditions, and aging skin/longevity. | $327.8K | Grant | May 08, 2024 |  |
| Avicanna | Avicanna is a biotechnology company that focuses on the medical cannabis industry. It provides the global marketplace with advanced natural cannabinoid solutions through an evidence-based approach offered across several product platforms including API, medical, pharmaceutical, and derma cosmetic. As a multinational organization with verticalintegration, Avicanna is focused on utilizing the scientific research related to plant-derived cannabinoid products through its internal research platforms and strategic collaborations with world-class research institutions.Avicanna was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CA. |  | Grant | Jun 13, 2023 |  |

10 of 54 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Ontario Centres of Excellence](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ontario-centres-of-excellence) — VC Fund, 7 deals together
- [Mitacs](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mitacs) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [Fonds de solidarité FTQ](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/fonds-de-solidarit-ftq) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Government of Canada](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/government-of-canada) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [McGill University](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mcgill-university) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Montréal inc.](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/montr%C3%A9al-inc) — VC Fund, 2 deals together

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## FAQ

### What does Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) invest in?

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) invests primarily in Health Care, Education and Biotechnology startups, most often at Grant and Seed stage. Most of the 54 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Canada. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)?

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### Who are the partners at Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)?

The team at Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) includes Hossein Rahnama (Council Member), Jill Becker (Committee Member for the Strategic Projects Selection Panel for Manufacturing) and Michael Lam (CDO). The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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