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Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform - ON - Canada

Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform

Last Update: April 2, 2025
ON, Canada
Support for high-growth product-based tech firms

Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform at a glance

Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open Date : July 9, 2024
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Grant Providers
  • Invest Ottawa
  • City of Ottawa
  • MaRS Discovery District
  • Communitech
Status
Open

Overview of the Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform program

For your high-growth technology company, get access to strategic and specialized mentorship, advisory services, programs to help build your internal business, market and R&D capabilities, as well as networking groups that provide new market opportunities

Eligible projects & activities

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 100,000

Developing an e-learning platform for vocational training

$ 120,000

Creating a mobile app for sustainable urban farming solutions

$ 125,000

Developing a cybersecurity solution tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

$ 140,000

Developing a cloud-based AI platform for predictive healthcare analytics

$ 120,000

Building a virtual reality app for remote team collaboration

Eligibility criteria of the Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform program

Eligible expenses

This grant supports initiatives that enhance the integration of botanical and biomedical sciences, promote strategic growth for tech companies, and recognize leadership and employee satisfaction.
  • Projects bridging botanical research with biomedical applications to innovate healthcare solutions.
  • Strategic growth programs for technology startups to scale up operations effectively.
  • Employee engagement initiatives that increase satisfaction and promote a healthy work culture.
  • Leadership development activities that drive organizational success and employee retention.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to companies that are located in geographical areas that align with Invest Ottawa's strategic initiatives. The eligible locations are determined by Invest Ottawa to support local and regional business growth.
  • Companies based in the Ottawa region, Ontario.

How to apply to the Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform program

1
Preparing the application
  • Fill out the online application form
  • Attach all required documents (evidence, supporting documents, etc.)
2
Waiting for a response
  • Wait for the confirmation response of receipt of the application
  • Prepare for a possible interview or document verification
3
Follow-up
  • Receive the final decision regarding the grant
  • If approved, follow the instructions to receive the funds

Additional information

This grant supports initiatives that enhance the integration of botanical and biomedical sciences, promote strategic growth for tech companies, and recognize leadership and employee satisfaction.
  • Projects bridging botanical research with biomedical applications to innovate healthcare solutions.
  • Strategic growth programs for technology startups to scale up operations effectively.
  • Employee engagement initiatives that increase satisfaction and promote a healthy work culture.
  • Leadership development activities that drive organizational success and employee retention.

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Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform

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