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FDI Business Form

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Please enter your organization’s full legal name as registered in your home jurisdiction.
Who is your main point of contact regarding expansion to Ottawa? (Please include their first and last name.)
Please provide the email address for your main point of contact.
Please select the country where your organization’s main corporate office is based and where top-level executive decisions are made.
What year was your company founded or officially incorporated?

Company Products and Target Market

Describe your key products, technologies, or services. Please be specific and concise. (For example: “Cloud-based fleet management platform for logistics companies.”)
How does your solution stand out from competitors? What makes your product or service innovative or valuable to customers? (Consider technology, pricing, performance, IP, or partnerships.)
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How does your solution stand out from competitors? What makes your product or service innovative or valuable to customers? (Consider technology, pricing, performance, IP, or partnerships.)
List any organizations, institutions, or partners you may be interested in working with (e.g., universities, distribution channel partners, strategic allies.)
Are any certifications, permits, or regulatory approvals are needed to operate in the Canadian market? If not, please enter “N”.

Canadian Operations

Describe the intended function of your operations in Ottawa (e.g., sales, research & development, corporate.)
How many positions do you expect to create as part of your expansion into Ottawa? Please include employees who may be relocated from different locations, domestically and internationally.
What roles or job titles will you be looking to hire for your Ottawa operations? Please separate each role with a comma and space.
Do you plan to move existing staff from your headquarters to Ottawa?
Please separate each role with a comma and space.
Do you have any specific needs for your Ottawa location? (Examples: lab space, proximity to airport/highway, cleanrooms, testing facilities, square footage requirements, etc.)
What is your best estimate of the total investment for business expansion in Ottawa in the next 1-3 years? Please include costs such as leasing, staffing, equipment, or R&D. We recognize this is a preliminary figure, subject to change as plans evolve.
How many years from now do you expect to begin operations in Ottawa? (Please use a whole or decimal number. For example: 0.5 = 6 months; 1 = 1 year.)

Expansion Strategy

What are the main goals your company is pursuing through expansion into Canada’s Capital? (e.g., North American market entry, access to skilled talent, research partnerships, product testing)
What is your most important consideration when selecting a site or city for expansion (e.g., talent availability, proximity to customers, infrastructure availability)?
What types of funding or incentives are you most interested in (e.g. venture capital, tax credits, grants, R&D funding)
Please enter the stage and the amount in CAD, separated by a comma
Is there anything else you would like us to know about your company, your expansion plans, or how Invest Ottawa can support you?
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