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Invest Ottawa

Lead Economic Development Agency

Ottawa, Ontario

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.

Focus Areas

Defence innovationSmart mobilityAutonomy and connectivity technologiesSoftware developmentSaaSCloud servicesEmbedded systemsWomen entrepreneurshipGlobal expansion

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Programs

Technology Programs

accelerator

Programs for tech founders and companies at every stage from ideation to startup to scaling up to going global

Entrepreneur and Small Business Programs

incubator

Programs for individuals thinking of starting a business, including students, and for established product and service-based businesses looking to grow

Women in Business Programs

other

Comprehensive range of programs, services and resources for current and future women founders, business owners and leaders

Global Expansion

other

Support for businesses seeking to expand their global footprint in Ottawa and those already established looking to scale up

Area X.O

accelerator

Technology-rich, secure R&D complex for next-gen smart mobility, autonomy and connectivity technologies with all-weather experimentation capabilities

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Company Revenue Stages

Start ($0-1M)Grow ($1-5M)Scale ($5-25M)Enterprise ($25M+)

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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BAI Type

Foundations & Ecosystem-Building

Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).

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Operating Regions

Ontario (ON)

Leadership

  • Jacopo Toccacieli

    VP Engineering (at partner company Tehama)

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Notable Alumni

Crank Software, Evidence Partners, Kivuto, Rewind Backups, Tehama

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Founded 1983