Canada’s Innovation Capital
Ottawa is one of the hottest technology hubs in North America for technology research, development, and commercialization: the perfect location to expand your business.
Why Ottawa?
A Place Where
Innovation Thrives
Innovation Thrives
Ottawa has a diverse and highly educated pool of tech talent, world-class R&D capabilities, low business costs, and an exceptional quality of life.
Our city is also a center of expertise in disruptive technologies. With decades-old expertise in a wide range of tech sectors, we push the limit of technology innovation every day.
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Ottawa is a globally-recognized, innovative and future-ready city, and the best place to learn, work, live, and play. The following tools highlight data and information on Ottawa’s diversified economy and high quality of life so that you can make informed decisions about investing and growing in Ottawa.
Ottawa’s Key Tech Sectors
Global Companies that Call Ottawa Home
Business Stories
Ciena
Touted as one of the world’s biggest players in the optical connectivity sector, Ciena is a global leader in optical and routing systems, services, and automation software.
Siemens
Siemens Healthineers AG is a global medical device company headquartered in Erlangen, Germany, specializing in diagnostic imaging.
Blackberry QNX
Located in the heart of Ottawa’s Kanata North Technology Park, Blackberry QNX builds ‘foundational’ software for autonomous vehicles, medical applications, and robotics and industrial automation.
SmartInside AI
Founded in 2018 in Korea, SmartInside AI leverages the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to prevent construction site accidents, protect workers from severe injuries, and ensure a safer environment.
Ericsson
Ericsson is a global leader in communications technology and services, providing networks, digital services, managed services, and Internet of Things solutions.
TSMC
Semiconductor chip manufacturer TSMC is the world’s first and largest dedicated integrated circuit foundry. It works with the semiconductor industry’s innovators to make their designs into functioning products.
We Support Your Global Expansion
Soft Landing
Our team helps global businesses expand their footprint in North America through our Global Runway Program. From comprehensive market research to regulatory compliance, we will support you at every step in your global expansion project.
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Growing Your Business
Our team collaborates with all levels of government, agencies, non-profits, and private organizations to facilitate your smooth expansion to Ottawa and set your business up for success once you have successfully entered Canada's capital.
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Global Talent Program
Our dedicated global talent team supports Ottawa-based businesses and those that are in the process of expanding to Ottawa with all their talent needs. Leverage our services to discover and recruit global talent to boost your human capital.
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The latest news and updates from our global expansion team and Ottawa companies across the sectors we serve.
Noda AI Chooses Bayview Yards: Powering Global Innovation from Ottawa
Noda AI began planning its North American expansion, the company sought more than just a satellite office: it wanted a strategic technology hub.
Thanks to the support of Invest Ottawa’s Global Expansion team, the company found the ideal home for its Canadian operations at Cours Bayview Yards, the city’s leading innovation hub. […]
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DeepSight Technologies: Innovating the Future of Safety and Surveillance in Ottawa
Often touted as “Canada’s Innovation Capital,” Ottawa boasts a booming technology ecosystem with a whopping 12.3% of tech talent concentration, a robust innovation ecosystem, and proximity to key North American tech hubs. When you couple these facts with Ottawa’s high quality of life and comparatively lower cost of business, it’s no surprise that the city […]
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MDS: Redefining Innovation in Canada’s Capital and Beyond
Ottawa is widely recognized as Canada’s innovation capital, boasting a robust tech ecosystem that fuels success stories: from homegrown global giants to thriving companies that landed in Ottawa and succeeded. The city offers a unique environment to foster research and development, and thousands of tech companies are making groundbreaking innovations right here in our city. […]
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