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🚀 AccelerateOTT is more than a day of great speakers and insightful sessions.It's also an opportunity to discover innova...
06/04/2026

🚀 AccelerateOTT is more than a day of great speakers and insightful sessions.

It's also an opportunity to discover innovative companies, connect with ecosystem partners, and meet the people helping founders build and grow.

This year, our exhibitor area will feature organizations spanning AI, health innovation, investment, talent, startup growth, and more.

Between sessions, take the time to explore, ask questions, and make new connections.
You never know where one conversation might lead.

🎟️ Join us on June 11: https://bit.ly/4d7JtVo

Innovation happens when a community comes together.This June, Ottawa Innovation Week returns with a week of conversation...
06/03/2026

Innovation happens when a community comes together.

This June, Ottawa Innovation Week returns with a week of conversations, demonstrations, showcases, networking opportunities, and experiences led by the innovators shaping our region's future.

A special thank you to our visionary sponsors, Ottawa Tourism - Travel Trade, Amazon.com, Ottawa Business Journal, MDA Space, EY and Germain Hotels, for helping make Ottawa Innovation Week possible.

The excitement starts tomorrow at 4 pm with Built for Orbit: Mission-Ready Innovation, our official kickoff event at Cours Bayview Yards operated by Invest Ottawa.

📍 Ottawa Innovation Week
📅 June 8-12, 2026
🚀 Kickoff Event: Tomorrow June 4 at 4 pm

Check out the link below to explore the full lineup of events and find your thing: https://bit.ly/3OmHPqF

🚀 This is what AccelerateOTT 2026 is all about.A full day of conversations designed to help founders build smarter, move...
06/02/2026

🚀 This is what AccelerateOTT 2026 is all about.

A full day of conversations designed to help founders build smarter, move faster, and get connected.

From the future of AI and startup growth to fundraising, marketing, and founder stories, this year's program is packed with practical insights and real-world experience from the people building today's most innovative companies.
Whether you're launching your first startup or scaling your next one, there's something here for you.

Take a look at what's waiting for you on June 11.

🎟️ Get your ticket: https://bit.ly/4d7JtVo

🚀 The Startup World Cup Top 10 finalists are here.These founders are building across AI, healthtech, fintech, mobility, ...
05/29/2026

🚀 The Startup World Cup Top 10 finalists are here.

These founders are building across AI, healthtech, fintech, mobility, and advanced technology and on June 11, they’ll take the AccelerateOTT stage to pitch live for $50K in grant prizes in front of leading judges, investors, and ecosystem leaders.

This is where startups gain visibility, build momentum, and compete for the chance to represent Ottawa globally.

Swipe through to meet the founders building what’s next.

🔗 Read more about the finalists: https://bit.ly/4fNMQUh
🎟️ Get your ticket for AccelerateOTT 2026: https://bit.ly/4d7JtVo

Day 1 of CANSEC 2026 is underway, and the Invest Ottawa team is onsite at Canada’s leading defence, security, and emergi...
05/27/2026

Day 1 of CANSEC 2026 is underway, and the Invest Ottawa team is onsite at Canada’s leading defence, security, and emerging technology event.

From breakthrough defence innovation to commercialization and global growth, we’re here to help companies accelerate what’s next.

Connect with Invest Ottawa to explore how we support innovators through:
🔹 Area X.O
Access one of North America’s leading all-weather R&D and testing environments for smart mobility, autonomy, defence, and next-generation technologies
🔹 Venture Development
Accelerate commercialization with mentorship, market readiness support, and connections to capital and strategic partners
🔹 Global Expansion
Explore pathways to scale in Canada and internationally through market expansion, ecosystem connections, and investment support

CANSEC brings together global defence leaders, innovators, military officials, international delegations, and emerging technology companies shaping the future of security and resilience.

If you’re attending today, let’s connect onsite and explore opportunities to test, validate, commercialize, and scale your innovation.

📍 CANSEC 2026
May 27–28
EY Centre (Cohere Centre), Ottawa

What does it take to build for the missions that matter?On June 4, Invest Ottawa kicks off Ottawa Innovation Week 2026 w...
05/27/2026

What does it take to build for the missions that matter?

On June 4, Invest Ottawa kicks off Ottawa Innovation Week 2026 with Built for Orbit: Mission-Ready Innovation, a high-energy evening at Bayview Yards spotlighting the people, technologies, and partnerships helping Canada’s capital lead on the global stage.

Expect live demonstrations, strategic networking, visionary conversations, and an all-star panel exploring how Ottawa companies are moving mission-ready innovation from concept to commercialization.

📍 Cours Bayview Yards, The Foundry
📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Spots are limited. Secure your ticket and be part of the opening mission: https://bit.ly/3OmHPqF

🚀 What makes AccelerateOTT different?It’s the people in the room.Founders, builders, investors, and ecosystem leaders al...
05/26/2026

🚀 What makes AccelerateOTT different?

It’s the people in the room.

Founders, builders, investors, and ecosystem leaders all coming together to share ideas, challenge perspectives, and help move startups forward.

This year’s programming is built for founders navigating the age of AI, from understanding where AI is headed to learning how companies are building and scaling today.

You’ll hear practical insights from founders and operators, connect with investors and advisors, and experience the energy that makes AccelerateOTT one of Ottawa’s most anticipated entrepreneurship events.

This is where ideas turn into opportunity.

🎟️ Secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4d7JtVo

🚀 Three weeks until AccelerateOTT 2026The startup landscape is changing fast. AI is reshaping how companies launch, scal...
05/22/2026

🚀 Three weeks until AccelerateOTT 2026

The startup landscape is changing fast. AI is reshaping how companies launch, scale, connect, and compete.

That’s exactly why AccelerateOTT exists.

Join founders, investors, and builders for a day of real conversations, practical insights, and meaningful connections designed to help you move forward.

If you’re building something ambitious, this is where you want to be.

🎟️ Get your ticket: https://bit.ly/4d7JtVo

🚀 Meet your AccelerateOTT 2026 emcees: Erin Blaskie and Patrick WhiteFrom startup growth and customer-led marketing to b...
05/21/2026

🚀 Meet your AccelerateOTT 2026 emcees: Erin Blaskie and Patrick White

From startup growth and customer-led marketing to building companies and shaping Canada’s innovation ecosystem, these two know what it takes to build momentum.

This year’s theme is Built for the Age of AI, and Erin and Patrick are helping lead the conversations founders need right now.

If you’re building something ambitious, this is where you want to be.

🎟️ Get your ticket: https://bit.ly/4d7JtVo

Things are heating up! 🔥Join us for the IO Ignition Cohort 31 Pitch Finale: Heatwave on June 24 at Bayview Yards, operat...
05/15/2026

Things are heating up! 🔥

Join us for the IO Ignition Cohort 31 Pitch Finale: Heatwave on June 24 at Bayview Yards, operated by Invest Ottawa.

After 10 weeks of building, testing, and refining their ideas, our founders are ready to pitch live.

Expect bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and a room full of people who believe in building something new.

Whether you're curious about startups or already on your journey, this is a great place to start.

🎟️ Register now and be part of the energy: https://bit.ly/494bDQ1

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