Lead with Confidence: Transforming the Future of Ottawa’s Economy

Investment Opportunity: Join Invest Ottawa’s Board of Directors

On May 23, 2025, Invest Ottawa announced a call for applications to join its volunteer Board of Directors, targeting visionary leaders eager to contribute to one of Canada’s most vibrant innovation ecosystems. This opportunity is vital for individuals interested in shaping inclusive economic growth, strengthening Ottawa's innovation economy, and leaving a lasting impact on local businesses and communities.

As the principal economic development agency for knowledge-based industries in Canada’s Capital, Invest Ottawa plays an essential role in fostering the region’s economic landscape. It collaborates with founders, startups, scaleups, and international companies, helping them to initiate, expand, and thrive within the market. The Board of Directors is crucial for guiding this mission, offering strategic oversight, fostering leadership, and demonstrating a commitment to inclusive prosperity.

The agency is actively seeking candidates with substantial leadership and board experience in specific fields. These include entrepreneurship, intellectual property, international business, capital markets, government relations, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The Board aims to enhance its diversity, particularly inviting leaders from equity-deserving communities and high-growth sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), cleantech, health tech, and cybersecurity to apply. This focus on inclusion is reflective of Invest Ottawa’s broader goal to support a diverse array of voices and perspectives in shaping economic strategy and innovation.

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply before the deadline of June 30, 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for those ready to leverage their expertise for a meaningful mission that aligns with their values and professional experiences. By joining the Board, members can directly influence initiatives aimed at creating sustainable and inclusive growth, addressing critical local challenges, and enhancing the overall economic landscape in Ottawa.

For further details on this opportunity, interested candidates can explore more information through the provided link. This role represents a chance to help steer a leading economic body and contribute positively to a thriving community, making it an impactful and rewarding endeavor.

As a dynamic organization, Invest Ottawa is geared towards creating a strong, innovative economy that benefits all residents and stakeholders in the region. The Board's strategic leadership is essential for achieving the agency's goals, making this call for applications an important step toward reinforcing the collective mission of economic inclusion and growth.