Invest Ottawa is the lead economic development agency in Canada's capital, focusing on accelerating business growth and success. They offer a wide range of programs and services tailored to entrepreneurs, tech companies, women in business, and global companies looking to expand in Ottawa.
Their core services include business advisory, training programs like Starter Company Plus and Summer Company, and specialized support for tech startups through initiatives such as IO Ignition and IO Accelerator. Invest Ottawa also provides resources for women and Indigenous founders, including the ElevateIP program and SheBoot.
Invest Ottawa's impact is evident in their support for high-growth technology firms and their role in fostering a thriving business community. They offer meeting and event spaces at Bayview Yards and facilitate research and development at Area X.O, a secure R&D complex for next-gen technologies.