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    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.

    $2.1B+
    Ecosystem Size
    3,000+
    Active Startups
    $1.1M
    Average Funding
    4
    Unicorn Companies

    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

    Cybersecurity
    Telecommunications
    Government Technology
    Enterprise Software
    IoT & Smart Cities
    Healthtech

    Ottawa Funding Programs

    Government grants, tax credits, and local programs available to Ottawa startups

    Ontario SR&ED Tax Credit

    3.5% provincial + 35% federal

    Provincial tax credit combining with federal SR&ED

    Invest Ottawa Programs

    Up to $250K

    Various support programs for tech startups

    Federal Procurement Opportunities

    Varies widely

    Government contracts for innovative solutions

    CanExport SMEs

    Up to $75K

    Support for international market expansion

    Ottawa Accelerators & Incubators

    Programs that provide funding, mentorship, and resources to help your startup grow

    Invest Ottawa Incubator

    Tech startups across sectors

    Resources + mentorship

    L-SPARK

    B2B SaaS, cybersecurity

    Up to $200K + acceleration

    Bayview Yards

    Hardware and software startups

    Facilities + programs

    The Code Factory

    Software and AI startups

    Mentorship + investor connections

    Active Investors in Ottawa

    VCs, angels, and investment firms actively funding Ottawa startups

    Wesley Clover

    VC Fund

    Communications tech, software

    Kaizentek

    VC Fund

    B2B enterprise software

    Golden Triangle Angel Network

    Angel Network

    Early-stage tech companies

    Mistral Venture Partners

    VC Fund

    Enterprise software, cybersecurity

    BDC Capital

    Government VC

    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

    Free Funding Tools

    No signup — assess eligibility, prep your T661, and estimate credits before you file.

    SR&ED Eligibility Quiz

    See if your project may qualify

    Open

    T661 Checklist

    Prep every form section

    Open

    R&D Credit Calculator

    Federal + provincial estimates

    Open

    Grant Finder

    Curated Canadian programs

    Open

    Ready to Fund Your Ottawa Startup?

    Access SR&ED tax credits, local grants, and connect with Ottawa's investor community

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