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Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform

Growth support for high-potential tech companies

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Invest Ottawa (IO)

Official source: investottawa.ca

Source change captured September 28, 2026

Funding available: Varies by project
Deadline: Unspecified
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply: High-growth tech companies.; See full eligibility

Overview

IO ScaleUp with Invest Ottawa supports Canadian-owned, high-growth tech companies in the National Capital Region as they work toward $100 million in revenue or capital. It is designed to shorten the leadership learning curve and offers advisory support, peer groups, talent services, customized market research, and SaaS discounts plus optional desk space at Bayview Yards.

At a glance

Funding available

Varies by project

Financing goals

Increase performance through digital transformation
Develop strategic partnerships
Develop team skills
Improve governance or administrative structure
Attract or retain talent
Increase production or service capacity
Increase operational productivity
Develop workforce skills
Strengthen organizational capacity
Access new markets
Ensure financial sustainability

Eligible candidates

Location: Ottawa
Ontario
Eligible Industries: All industries
Annual revenue: $ 2,000,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size: All organization sizes
Audience: Startups
Legal structures: For-profit business

Start applying for this program

Take a practical assessment to gain a clear understanding of how well this program aligns with your specific needs and long-term goals.

Availability timeline

2025

Periods: 1

Latest changes

September 28, 2026

ScaleUp contact updated

Invest Ottawa’s ScaleUp page now identifies Beatrice Muldoon as the program contact and lists her direct email address.

Invest Ottawa’s ScaleUp page now identifies Beatrice Muldoon, Client Experience Lead, as the program contact. The page also makes her direct email address available as BMuldoon@investottawa.ca.

Official source: investottawa.ca

September 28, 2026

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

High-growth tech companies.
Canadian-owned companies with a headquarters or at least 1 full-time founder in the National Capital Region.
Companies offering an innovative, product-based hardware or software solution.

Eligible geographic areas

National Capital Region.

How to apply

Reach out to your Client Experience Coordinator.
If you are not yet part of IO, fill out this form to explore how we can support your tech company.

Selection criteria

Access to advisory support is based on availability and alignment with your company’s stage, goals, and growth trajectory.

Additional information

Access is flexible and tailored to the company’s stage and growth needs.
Participants can receive advisory support at no cost.
Optional add-ons include desk rental space at Bayview Yards.

Contacts

BMuldoon@investottawa.ca

Official sources

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform Program

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Who is eligible for the Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform program?

To be eligible for the Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform program, you must: Canadian-owned company with a headquarters or at least 1 full-time founder in the National Capital Region. Innovative, product-based solution in hardware or software. At least $2M in annual revenue or $5M capital raised to date, and at least 20% YoY growth in revenue or headcount.