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The directory below represents the programs and services offered by Regional Innovation Centres across Ontario, as well as support from other agencies, universities and colleges.  

Regional Connectivity
NOIC is the regional champion for improving connectivity in Northwestern Ontario communities, both high-speed and cellular. With over $44mil in funding awarded in 2022, NOIC
Get There
Get There is a grant program for businesses looking to attend important tradeshows and conferences to grow sales and partnerships. While having a booth or
Next Level
Next Level is a grant program for businesses looking to access new markets. Eligible expenses include marketing, equipment and late-stage product development costs.
Youth Effect
Youth Effect provides youth (18-29) with experiential learning and training with local businesses, focusing on fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in Northwestern Ontario. The program takes
Costarter
Costarter is a 12-week intensive accelerator program providing $18,000 in non-dilutive start-up funding, experienced advisors and mentors, workshops, and connections to investors and government funding
Canada’s EYEntrepreneur Of The Year®
About the program For three decades, we’ve shone the spotlight on thousands of visionary Canadian entrepreneurs who are changing what’s possible for Canada and the world. And we’ve only
Women+ Entrepreneur Incubator
Prepare your startup for fundraising by applying for the Women+ Entrepreneur Incubator, focused on helping women & gender-diverse entrepreneurs fundraise and scale with success. You
IO Ignition
Formerly known as the IO Pre-Accelerator, IO Ignition is the trailhead of tech founders’ venture path. A comprehensive starting point that helps founders map out the road ahead with a 10-week boot camp. The boot camp is designed for founders who want to validate a tech startup idea and create a solid business foundation to build upon.
Flex
A program designed to give founders a select roster of the best business resources for every phase of their business. This includes access to Early-Stage Advisors, cost-saving start-up perks, and a network of like-minded peers.
Accelerator
A high-touch, milestone-driven program, which provides founders and their teams expert guidance on finding product-market fit, securing funding, advice on building out business disciplines, and access to specialized peer groups.
ScaleUp
A program created for high-growth firms in Ottawa. Founders and their teams will have access to elite advisors, a network of peers, top-caliber talent, new markets, and other growth resources at their disposal. ScaleUp is designed to help shorten the leadership learning curve, achieve rapid growth, and compete globally.
IP Services
Invest Ottawa runs multiple intellectual property (IP) programs and can provide referrals to other IP programs where appropriate. With a competitive landscape where tech firms compete to get market share, the role of IP is becoming an increasingly important factor of success.
YSpace’s Technology – Accelerator
The Tech Accelerator program supports market ready technology startups execute their go-to-market strategies, acquire customers, and prepare for fundraising. What to expect Develop and strengthen
Ontario Automotive Modernization Program
The Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP) is a partnership with small- and medium- sized automotive parts suppliers in Ontario. The goal is to help modernize
SheBoot
Female Founders
Invest Ottawa helped Capital Angel Network launch SheBoot, a women-led boot camp for women-led businesses. SheBoot has since grown into a National not-for-profit with the goal to help scalable technology and technology-enabled women-led businesses tackle access to capital and mentors. Additionally, Invest Ottawa has programming specifically for female founders including the Ladies Who Launch program.
Sector Specific
Invest Ottawa specializes in supporting specific sectors including startups in the Digital Health, Cleantech, and AI spaces. These programs and launched and developed with sector focused resources, workshops, and advisors.
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