Ottawa Startup Funding
Ottawa is Canada's cybersecurity and telecom capital with a rich history of tech innovation. Home to major tech giants and government tech procurement opportunities, Ottawa offers a stable ecosystem for B2B and enterprise startups.
Why Start Up in Ottawa?
Key Strengths
- Cybersecurity capital of Canada
- Strong telecom and communications tech
- Major government procurement opportunities
- Stable enterprise software ecosystem
- Lower costs than Toronto
- Strong engineering talent pool
Top Industries
Ottawa Funding Programs
Government grants, tax credits, and local programs available to Ottawa startups
Ontario SR&ED Tax Credit
Ottawa Accelerators & Incubators
Programs that provide funding, mentorship, and resources to help your startup grow
Invest Ottawa Incubator
Tech startups across sectors
L-SPARK
B2B SaaS, cybersecurity
Bayview Yards
Hardware and software startups
The Code Factory
Software and AI startups
Active Investors in Ottawa
VCs, angels, and investment firms actively funding Ottawa startups
Wesley Clover
Communications tech, software
Kaizentek
B2B enterprise software
Golden Triangle Angel Network
Early-stage tech companies
Mistral Venture Partners
Enterprise software, cybersecurity
BDC Capital
Tech across sectors
Ottawa Success Stories
Inspiring companies that started and scaled from Ottawa
Shopify
E-commerce
Founded in Ottawa, $80B+ market cap
Kinaxis
Supply Chain Software
Publicly traded, $3B+ market cap
Solace
Event-Driven Architecture
Raised $200M+, serves Fortune 500
You.i TV
Video App Development
Acquired by WarnerMedia, powers major streaming apps
Ottawa Startup Resources
Coworking Spaces
- Bayview Yards
- Invest Ottawa
- The Code Factory
- WeWork Ottawa
- Zibi Innovation Hub
Universities
- University of Ottawa
- Carleton University
- Algonquin College
- Saint Paul University
Key Events
- Canadian Telecom Summit
- SecTor
- Ottawa Tech Tuesdays
- Startup Grind Ottawa
- Innovation Week
Start with a little clarity
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