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acceleratorPrograms for tech founders and companies at every stage from ideation to startup to scaling up to going global
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Overview
Invest Ottawa is a non-profit, partnership organization that operates on an annual budget that comes from a variety of sources including: municipal, federal and provincial government; membership fees; professional development programs; and private sector contributions.
Founded
1983
Regions
Ontario (ON)
Operates multiple on-site workspaces including a secure R&D complex and Bayview Yards facility. Manages job boards and talent pool for connecting professionals with Ottawa tech companies. Released 2024 Economic Impact Report showing $635M GDP impact. Part of Canada's Defence Innovation Hub initiative.
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Focus Areas
Defence innovationSmart mobilityAutonomy and connectivity technologiesSoftware developmentSaaSCloud servicesEmbedded systemsWomen entrepreneurshipGlobal expansion
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BAI Positioning
Precisionhigh confidence
Deepening and honing both venture and entrepreneurial competency to gain deeper sectoral traction
Sector-specific (Other). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).
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Entrepreneur and Small Business Programs
incubatorPrograms for individuals thinking of starting a business, including students, and for established product and service-based businesses looking to grow
Women in Business Programs
otherComprehensive range of programs, services and resources for current and future women founders, business owners and leaders
Global Expansion
otherSupport for businesses seeking to expand their global footprint in Ottawa and those already established looking to scale up
Area X.O
acceleratorTechnology-rich, secure R&D complex for next-gen smart mobility, autonomy and connectivity technologies with all-weather experimentation capabilities
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Leadership
Jacopo Toccacieli
VP Engineering (at partner company Tehama)
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