Ottawa, Canada — November 27, 2025 — Ottawa’s position as a global technology hub was further strengthened this week as Nokia officially broke ground on its new 750,000-square-foot Innovation Campus in the Kanata North Tech Park.
This investment deepens Nokia’s more than five decades of pioneering R&D in Ottawa and reinforces Canada’s global leadership in AI, quantum technologies, secure connectivity, advanced optics, and next-generation wireless networks.
The groundbreaking ceremony brought together leaders from across government and industry, including:
- Hon. Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions
- Hon. Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade
- Hon. Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
- His Worship Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of Ottawa
Anchored in strong partnerships with the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and the City of Ottawa, the new campus reflects a long-term commitment to Canadian innovation, talent development, and sustainable digital infrastructure.
A Strengthened Innovation Ecosystem for Ottawa and Canada
The nearly 750,000-square-foot campus will support more than 2,000 highly skilled employees and create over 340 new high-value jobs and 100 internships, reinforcing Ottawa’s role as a talent and innovation engine for Canada.
Nokia’s continued investment signals strong confidence in Ottawa’s:
- Deep and diverse tech talent
- Highly concentrated telecom and cybersecurity expertise
- World-class post-secondary institutions
- Global leadership in next-generation wireless and network technologies
The campus will serve as a major R&D and innovation hub, creating new pathways for talent, industry collaboration, and commercialization across the region.
It will drive advancements in AI-powered networks, quantum-safe infrastructure, 5G and 6G systems, advanced routing and optics, and defence and security applications.
A Community and National Milestone
Sonya Shorey, President and CEO of Invest Ottawa and Bayview Yards, highlighted the significance of this investment:
“Ottawa is a global tech hub with unmatched depth, capability and potential. This campus and the associated talent, technology and innovation will strengthen our city, economy, and country. The future being built on this campus will impact generations. And Ottawa will be at the heart of it.”
A Catalyst for Canada’s Digital Future
Nokia’s new campus is designed with sustainability and long-term impact at its core, incorporating LEED principles, low-carbon materials, and resilient energy systems.
The facility will also deepen collaboration across Ottawa’s innovation ecosystem, including Area X.O, the all-weather R&D complex operated by Invest Ottawa that helps companies bring emerging technologies to market faster and more safely.
This groundbreaking milestone marks the beginning of a new chapter for Ottawa’s role in shaping Canada’s digital future, advancing technologies that enhance connectivity, security, and economic resilience for decades to come.
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Lindsey Fair
Vice President, Marketing and Bayview Impact
Invest Ottawa & Bayview Yards
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About Invest Ottawa
Invest Ottawa is the lead economic development agency for knowledge-based industries in Canada’s Capital Region, facilitating economic growth and job creation in Ottawa. Guided by a vision to help realize Ottawa’s full potential as a globally recognized, innovative, inclusive, and future-ready city, Invest Ottawa delivers venture development, global expansion and talent programs and services that catalyze the growth and success of entrepreneurs and firms. These include small business training, mentorship, acceleration for technology firms, foreign business and investment attraction, local business retention and expansion in targeted sectors, commercialization, and marketing Ottawa’s diversified economy and high quality of life. Invest Ottawa is also the manager of Bayview Yards, Ottawa’s innovation hub and one-stop business acceleration shop, and founder and operator of Area X.O, the R&D complex for next-gen smart mobility, autonomy, and connectivity technologies. Since 2017, Invest Ottawa has delivered $3.7 billion in GDP impact, 29,343 jobs, and $622 million in government revenues.
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