IO Accelerator Program

Invest Ottawa Ottawa / National Capital Region

Deadline

Rolling — apply anytime

Region

Ottawa / National Capital Region

Funder type

Crown Corporation

For

Businesses

Eligible organizations

startup, SME, tech company

Sectors

technology, software, hardware, SaaS

About this program

A high-touch, milestone-driven accelerator program for Ottawa-based tech startups with early market traction. Provides expert advisor guidance on product-market fit, funding access, business development, market intelligence, SaaS perks, and optional co-working space at Bayview Yards. Eligible companies must be Canadian-owned with at least one full-time founder in the National Capital Region, offer an innovative product-based solution, have at least $100K annual revenue or $1M capital raised, and show at least 40% year-over-year growth.

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