The Top 6 Accelerators in Ottawa

Empowering Innovation: Unveiling Canada's Top 25 Startup Accelerators

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Overview

Ottawa's startup ecosystem is thriving with a strong focus on technology and innovation, supported by a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, investors, and government initiatives. The city offers a collaborative environment, access to talent from top universities, and a supportive infrastructure for startups to grow and succeed.Several accelerators have emerged in Ottawa to provide early-stage startups with mentorship, funding, and resources to accelerate their growth. These accelerators, such as Invest Ottawa and L-Spark, offer tailored programs, networking opportunities, and access to industry experts, helping startups refine their business models and gain traction in the market.

The Top 6 Accelerators in Ottawa

1.

Canada India Accelerator Program

An accelerator that connects Canadian and Indian startups to facilitate cross-border collaborations.

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Ottawa
Canada

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2018

HOW IT WORKS

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3 months
🏝️
Remote
🀝
Equity Unknown
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Seed, Early Stage Venture

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E-Commerce
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Real Estate
1.

Canadian Technology Accelerator

An accelerator that provides mentorship and networking opportunities to Canadian tech startups looking to expand globally.

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Ottawa
Canada

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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3
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2013

HOW IT WORKS

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4-6 months
🏝️
In-Person
🀝
Equity Unknown
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Seed, Early Stage Venture

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Advice
Consulting
Finance
Financial Services
Social Entrepreneurship
1.

Invest Ottawa

Invest Ottawa is a non-profit organization that supports the growth and success of entrepreneurs and startups in the Ottawa region by providing access to funding, mentorship, and resources.

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Ottawa
Canada

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
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1983

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
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Early Stage

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Business Development
Consulting
Finance
Management Consulting
Marketing
1.

L-SPARK

L-SPARK is a Canadian accelerator that helps early-stage software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies grow and succeed through mentorship, funding, and access to a

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Ottawa
Canada

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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6
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2014

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
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Early Stage Venture, Late Stage Venture, Seed

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Autonomous Vehicles
Cloud Computing
Enterprise Software
Internet of Things
SaaS
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Startup Canada

Startup Canada is a national nonprofit organization that supports and promotes entrepreneurship and innovation in Canada.

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Ottawa
Canada

ABOUT

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Application
Open
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Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2012

HOW IT WORKS

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Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

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Association
Communities
Non Profit
Online Portals
Training
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Startup Ottawa

Startup Ottawa is a community-led organization that supports and promotes entrepreneurship in the Ottawa region.

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Ottawa
Canada

ABOUT

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Application
Open
πŸ’΅
Investments
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Unknown
Exits
πŸ‘Ά
2015

HOW IT WORKS

πŸ“…
Unknown
🏝️
Hybrid
🀝
Equity Unknown
πŸ“ˆ
Early Stage

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Healthcare
Life Sciences
Information Technologies
Software
Marketplace