Ottawa, ON | February 26, 2026 – Canada’s Semiconductor Council (CSC) and Invest Ottawa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration in attracting semiconductor investment, supporting business expansion, and reinforcing Ottawa’s role within Canada’s growing semiconductor ecosystem.

The partnership aligns with CSC’s broader ecosystem, which positions the Council as a sector-specific national coordination layer for Canada’s semiconductor ecosystem. In a technically complex and nationally distributed industry, CSC acts as a provider of industry-specific insight and expertise, and as a conduit to global semiconductor executive networks, complementing and strengthening the efforts of regional economic development and investment attraction agencies across the country.

As global supply chains rebalance and competition for advanced technology investment intensifies, the agreement establishes a coordinated framework to connect qualified semiconductor companies with Ottawa’s investment, innovation, and commercialization assets.

Under the MOU:

• CSC will introduce semiconductor and related technology companies exploring expansion opportunities to Invest Ottawa
• The organizations will hold regular coordination meetings to identify emerging opportunities and align outreach efforts
• Both parties will amplify relevant initiatives and announcements to strengthen visibility of the regional and national ecosystem

“This partnership reflects our shared ambition to ensure Canada competes effectively for strategic semiconductor investment,” said Paul Slaby, Managing Director of Canada’s Semiconductor Council. “Canada has deep strengths in areas such as AI chips, photonics, sensors, compound semiconductors, and defence-related applications. By working closely with Invest Ottawa, we are creating clearer pathways for global companies to engage with the Capital Region as part of Canada’s national semiconductor value proposition.”

Invest Ottawa is the lead economic development agency for knowledge-based industries in Canada’s Capital, facilitating economic growth and job creation across priority sectors.

Through venture development, global expansion services, foreign investment attraction, and talent programs, Invest Ottawa has supported thousands of companies, helped firms attract nearly $1 billion in capital, contributed to the creation of over 11,000 jobs, and attracted more than $1 billion in domestic and foreign direct investment.

“Invest Ottawa is pleased to formalize this collaboration with CSC,” said Jens-Michael Schaal Vice President of Global Expansion at Invest Ottawa. “Ottawa has long been home to advanced semiconductor design, photonics, telecommunications, and defence technologies. Partnering with CSC strengthens our ability to connect global investors with the expertise, infrastructure, and talent that make our region competitive.”

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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. Learn more: www.investottawa.ca

About Canada’s Semiconductor Council

Canada’s Semiconductor Council (CSC) is a national semiconductor industry organization representing a broad ecosystem of companies and institutions involved in the development and manufacturing of semiconductor components. CSC is dedicated to accelerating the growth and development of Canada’s semiconductor sector. The organization’s goal is to strengthen our domestic supply chain resiliency and future in the digital economy by establishing Canada as a leader for semiconductor research, design and development, and manufacturing at the forefront of commercialization and innovation for the global semiconductor industry.