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
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Programs
Technology Programs
acceleratorPrograms for tech founders and companies at every stage from ideation to startup to scaling up to going global
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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Company Revenue Stages
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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