Let's grow your business.

No matter where you are in the business lifecycle — from idea to start-up to established — Invest Ottawa has an extensive range of programs and services to help you launch, grow and scale your business.

For entrepreneurs and small businesses

If you’re a business owner aiming to start or grow a product- or service-based business, discover the market-proven resources in our Entrepreneurship Programs and Education Centre.

Business Advisory Services

Get real-world guidance from an experienced business expert that’s specific to your business needs and your business challenges.

Starter Company Plus

Learn business fundamentals in our training program for entrepreneurs who have launched or are ready to launch a new business.

Summer Company

During the summer break between semesters, secondary and post-secondary students learn the skills and knowledge needed to start up a successful business.

For tech companies

Invest Ottawa delivers a series of mentor-driven programs that support the growth of one of the most diverse tech hubs in North America.

The IO Venture Path comprises four programs, each designed and delivered at a different stage in the business lifecycle.

IO Ignition

A 10-week program for entrepreneurs who want to validate a tech startup idea and establish a solid foundation to build their business on.

IO Flex

IO Flex gives founders and business leaders access to early-stage advisors, cost-saving startup perks, and a network of like-minded peers.

IO Accelerator

For tech firms with early market traction, this program offers expert guidance from experienced advisors to help you establish and grow your business in multiple markets.

IO ScaleUp

This program is for high-growth technology firms that have reached $2 million in revenue or capital and are on track to generating $100 million or more.

More programs for tech companies

Venture Path programs not for you? Check out these options.

Digital Health Bootcamp

For startups designing a solution to tackle challenges in the healthcare industry.

Immigrant Founder Launchpad

Get your business investment ready.

IP Services

For startups designing a solution to tackle challenges in the healthcare industry.

For businesswomen

We strive to become the best city in the world for women founders and business owners to launch, grow and scale their visionary and impactful ventures.

Ladies Who Launch

Connect and collaborate in a community where women founders lean on each other for support, grow personally and professionally, and achieve their goals.

SheBoot

Learn how to pitch your business and secure investment with SheBoot, a women-led program for women founders jointly established by Invest Ottawa and the Capital Angel Network.

International Women’s Week

Get inspired and acquire actionable insights as we come together as a community to empower and equip todays’ and tomorrow’s women leaders from every walk of life in all professional fields.

External Resources

These organizations offer a range of tips, advice, programs, services and other resources to help all women succeed in business.

For Global Companies Landing and Expanding

Invest Ottawa is your conduit to grow your technology enterprise in Ottawa. And beyond.

Global Expansion

Our Global Expansion team helps businesses that are seeking to expand their global footprint in Ottawa and those already established in the city scale up their enterprises.

Be in a good place.

With the highest tech concentration in North America, Ottawa is home to multinational giants, homegrown successes, and high-growth startups backed by a boundless entrepreneurial spirit. It’s the ideal spot to secure your future.

Other Programs & Services

Events

Our calendar is home to workshops, networking, and community events that support local entrepreneurs and companies.

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