Invest Ottawa's extensive range of programs and services to help you launch, grow and scale your business.
Real-world guidance from experienced business experts specific to your business needs and challenges.
A three-month training program for entrepreneurs who have launched or are ready to launch a new business.
Secondary and post-secondary students learn the skills and knowledge needed to start up a successful business.
Validate a tech startup idea and establish a solid foundation to build your business on.
Access to early-stage advisors, cost-saving start-up perks, and a network of like-minded peers.
Expert guidance to help you establish and grow your business in multiple markets.
For high-growth, Ottawa-based technology firms that have reached $2 million in revenue or capital and are on track to generating $100 million or more.
Connect with a community of more than 100 women leaders from Ottawa’s tech ecosystem.
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.
Tips, advice, programs, services and other resources to help all women succeed in business.
For businesses seeking to expand their global footprint in Ottawa and those already established in the city scale up their enterprises.
Discover why Ottawa’s multinational giants, homegrown successes, and high-growth startups are the ideal spot to secure your future.
Real-world guidance from experienced business experts specific to your business needs and challenges.
A three-month training program for entrepreneurs who have launched or are ready to launch a new business.
Secondary and post-secondary students learn the skills and knowledge needed to start up a successful business.
Validate a tech startup idea and establish a solid foundation to build your business on.
Access to early-stage advisors, cost-saving start-up perks, and a network of like-minded peers.
Expert guidance to help you establish and grow your business in multiple markets.
For high-growth, Ottawa-based technology firms that have reached $2 million in revenue or capital and are on track to generating $100 million or more.
Connect with a community of more than 100 women leaders from Ottawa’s tech ecosystem.
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.
Tips, advice, programs, services and other resources to help all women succeed in business.
For businesses seeking to expand their global footprint in Ottawa and those already established in the city scale up their enterprises.
Discover why Ottawa’s multinational giants, homegrown successes, and high-growth startups are the ideal spot to secure your future.
Our expansive facility at Bayview Yards equips the most promising entrepreneurs and technology firms with technical, business and market capabilities to take on the world.
Accelerate the market readiness of your tech solution at Area X.O, a technology-rich, secure R&D complex for next-gen smart mobility, autonomy and connectivity technologies created for all-weather experimentation.
Explore the inspiration, actionable insight and impact that helps make Ottawa a world-class tech hub and thriving, inclusive business community.
Keep up to date with all the industry, startup, and community news, as well as features profiling some of Ottawa's leading success stories.
Invested in Our New Reality features an intimate one-on-one conversations with the leaders of some of the country’s fastest-growing companies
Read about the programs and services that help fuel the growth and success of the entrepreneurs, community and companies we serve, and our collaborative economic impact.
We are here for all women. Invest Ottawa is determined to move the dial and to create long-lasting change.
We are together on this critical journey. Invest Ottawa is here for you and all members of our community.
Workshops, networking events, and community events supporting our local entrepreneurs and businesses.
Browse Invest Ottawa's complete calendar of both local and international events.
Multi-day events that bring together the best business minds world-wide in one place.
If you have an event which may fit, please submit and it will be reviewed within two business days.
Whether you are looking to host a special event or meeting, Bayview Yards offers a bright and energizing environment, perfect for any occasion.
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Take a step closer to building an amazing career—and an even better life—in Ottawa.
Ottawa offers some of the best tech jobs in the world – and one of these opportunities might be a life-changing career for you.
Learn about one of the most diverse tech hubs in North America, ranked #1 in North America for tech talent concentration in 2020.
Downloads and online resources to help when considering an international career change.
Explore why Ottawa is a center of innovation and globally recognized as innovative, future-ready, and the best place to work and live.
Invest Ottawa helps you accelerate your growth and success in one of the fastest-growing global tech hubs.
See how we drive job creation and economic growth in our nation’s capital.
Our plan for creating new high-value jobs, attracting new investment, and driving the growth of Ottawa’s economy
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Discover Top Tech Talent Free of Cost!
Invest Ottawa’s Talent Services
The challenge of hiring skilled tech professionals is real; especially when it comes to finding the perfect candidate with the right skill set. If you are an Ottawa-based tech company, we are here to help you with:
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Invest Ottawa is a government-funded, non-profit economic development agency that helps Ottawa businesses grow. Our Talent Program is designed to support local tech firms to attract and retain top tech talent across many sectors. By working with us, you can avail top talent attraction services, employer branding, and access to a rich database of global tech talent free of cost.
4,000+Active job seekers added annually whose resume you can access |
50+Nationalities represented in our rapidly expanding talent pool |
15+Talent recruitment events attended every year |
Talent-focused Events
Throughout the year, we host recruitment and branding events to match you with skilled talent. You’ll be able to participate through in-person attendance and virtual booths.
Employer Branding & Talent Marketing
Our Work in Ottawa brand showcases our local tech hub where candidates can grow their careers. We can help you become a recognized company from the initial launch to enhance your employer brand across all stages of your growth.
Talent Sourcing
Our strategists source top tech talent, expanding our extensive network to connect you with the best candidates eager to work in Ottawa. We promote your roles and offer a self-serve platform that streamlines the hiring process, making it easy to fill positions quickly.
Immigration & International Recruitment
As part of our objective to bring net new talent to Ottawa, we are proud to be partnered with Canada’s oldest and largest immigration law firm, Green and Spiegel LLP. Leverage their services to navigate the immigration pathways available to your hires.
Salary Data and Insights
Invest Ottawa’s talent team provides you with insights on skill availability and salary standards across experience levels. We research reports and leverage multiple sources to provide you with this valuable and actionable data.
“When I read about the Talent Program at Invest Ottawa, I was immediately intrigued that they were doing much of the legwork in finding global candidates with an interest in working in Ottawa. We posted our first positions and found several candidates who met our interview criteria, ultimately hiring two of them. I would definitely recommend Invest Ottawa’s Talent Program to other Ottawa-area companies!”
– Shawn McCormick, Signiant |
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