{"id":137876,"date":"2026-05-14T13:34:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T17:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.investottawa.ca\/eventbrite-event\/io-ignitions-31st-pitch-finale-heat-wave\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T13:34:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T17:34:10","slug":"io-ignitions-31st-pitch-finale-heat-wave","status":"publish","type":"eventbrite_events","link":"https:\/\/www.investottawa.ca\/fr\/eventbrite-event\/io-ignitions-31st-pitch-finale-heat-wave\/","title":{"rendered":"IO Ignition\u2019s 31st Pitch Finale: Heat Wave"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>10 weeks of validation. Live on stage. IO Ignition Cohort 31st Pitch Finale on Wednesday, June 24, 5:00 PM \u2013 7:00 PM!<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px\">\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 10px;font-size: 15px;line-height: 22px;font-weight: 400;text-align: left\">\n<p>A heatwave builds until something shifts.<br \/>This is that moment.<\/p>\n<p>Join us for IO Ignition\u2019s 31st Pitch Finale: Heat Wave\u2014a high-energy summer showcase where Ottawa\u2019s next wave of startups steps forward with real traction, clear direction, and the potential to scale.<\/p>\n<p>After 10 weeks participating in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investottawa.ca\/venture-path\/ignition\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.investottawa.ca\/venture-path\/ignition\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-msys-clicktrack=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">IO Ignition Program<\/a>, founders move from idea to validation\u2014testing assumptions, refining their models, and building momentum.<\/p>\n<p>Now, they take the stage to share what they\u2019ve built and what comes next.<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong>What<\/strong><\/strong><strong><strong> <\/strong><\/strong><strong><strong>You\u2019ll<\/strong><\/strong><strong><strong> <\/strong><\/strong><strong><strong>Experience:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Live pitches from IO Ignition founders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Ventures with real traction and validated ideas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>A room full of founders, builders, investors, and community members<\/li>\n<li>A summer evening that\u2019s open, welcoming, and full of possibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><strong>Why Attend:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>See how ideas turn into real ventures\u2014in just 10 weeks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Discover emerging startups before they scale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Connect with Ottawa\u2019s startup and innovation community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Explore IO Ignition as your starting point for building a tech venture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This event is proudly supported by Navio, Logan Katz, and RBCx.<\/p>\n<p><strong><strong>About<\/strong><\/strong><strong><strong> <\/strong><\/strong><strong><strong>the<\/strong><\/strong><strong><strong> <\/strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investottawa.ca\/venture-path\/ignition\/\" title=\"https:\/\/www.investottawa.ca\/venture-path\/ignition\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-msys-clicktrack=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><strong><strong>IO Ignition<\/strong><\/strong><strong><strong> <\/strong><\/strong><strong><strong>Program<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>IO Ignition is Invest Ottawa\u2019s early-stage startup program designed to help founders move from idea to traction\u2014fast. 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