September 4, 2025 – Ottawa, Canada – Invest Ottawa and Area X.O are proud to celebrate the success of TACTIQL, a homegrown Ottawa company that has been selected as one of only 15 innovators worldwide to advance to Phase 2 of the NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) programme.
“TACTIQL’s advancement to Phase 2 of the NATO DIANA Accelerator is an extraordinary achievement and a great source of pride for our region and our country. By developing FULCRUM, a mission-ready solution that enhances interoperability and decision-making across allied forces, Mike Nelson and his team are strengthening Canada’s national security, and equipping NATO partners with new capabilities that will have lasting global impact. Invest Ottawa and Area X.O are honoured to collaborate with TACTIQL as they build this sovereign capability here in Ottawa, a national defence innovation hub serving Canada and contributing meaningfully to our allies around the world. This milestone underscores TACTIQL’s leadership and how Canada’s Capital Region can help drive our collective security and prosperity.” — Sonya Shorey, President and CEO, Invest Ottawa
From more than 2,600 proposals submitted across NATO’s 32 member nations, TACTIQL stood out for its cutting-edge technology that strengthens defence, security, and resilience. Advancing to Phase 2 provides the company with €300,000 in non-dilutive funding, access to NATO test centres, and tailored support to accelerate adoption across the Alliance.
Founded and built in Ottawa, TACTIQL is anchored at Area X.O, Invest Ottawa’s R&D complex for next-generation technology. Their solutions are shaping the future of defence innovation for Canada and allied nations.
TACTIQL has been clear about its mission: “Canada is our home and serving our nation is our purpose. We are ready to take our technology to the Alliance to support our collective defence and security,” the company shared following the announcement.
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