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Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform
Growth support for high-potential tech companies
Last Update: June 5, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Location
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
IO ScaleUp supports high-growth tech companies in Ottawa on the path to $100 million. It offers advisory support, peer groups, talent services, market insights, and other growth resources for product-based hardware and software ventures.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Ottawa
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Advisory support for high-growth tech companies.
- Peer groups for leadership and problem-solving.
- Talent recruitment and employer branding support.
- Market research and competitive insights.
- Discounts on growth-related SaaS tools.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- High-growth tech companies.
- Canadian-owned hardware or software businesses.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ottawa.
- National Capital Region.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform Program
What is the Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform?
IO ScaleUp supports high-growth tech companies in Ottawa on the path to $100 million. It offers advisory support, peer groups, talent services, market insights, and other growth resources for product-based hardware and software ventures.
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 tech company.
Based in the National Capital Region.
Product-based hardware or software.
What expenses are eligible under Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform?
Advisory support for high-growth tech companies.
Peer groups for leadership and problem-solving.
Talent recruitment and employer branding support.
Market research and competitive insights.
Discounts on growth-related SaaS tools.
Where is the Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform available?
The Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform?
Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform is funded by Invest Ottawa (IO), Communitech, City of Ottawa, MaRS Discovery District