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Advancing Canada’s Photonics and Semiconductor Industry
Industry and the Kanata North Business Association Welcomes the Privatization and Expansion of the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre Ottawa, ON — May 4, 2026 — The Kanata North Business Association (KNBA), the advocate for over 800 companies in Kanata North – Canada’s Largest Technology Park – welcomes today’s Government of Canada announcement on the privatization and…
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Invest Ottawa Celebrates Obruta’s $1 Million Award from the Canadian Space Agency for Next-Generation Satellite Servicing Technology
Ottawa, Canada – October 9, 2025 – Invest Ottawa proudly congratulates Obruta Space Solutions, an IO Venture Path company, on being awarded $1,000,000 from the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) to advance its cutting-edge Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Docking (RPOD) Kit — a key step toward revolutionizing satellite servicing and space sustainability. The funding, announced as part of the CSA’s Space Technology Development…
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From Visa to Settlement: How Ottawa Supports Newcomers Moving to Canada
For skilled professionals relocating to Canada, choosing the right landing city is more than just a lifestyle decision; it’s a foundation for long-term success. Ottawa stands out as a city that not only attracts global talent but actively supports it. From the moment newcomers arrive to the day they secure meaningful work and housing, Ottawa provides the tools, services,…
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Strategic Partnership Agreement Signed to Advance Semiconductor Investment and Growth: CSC & Invest Ottawa
Ottawa, ON | February 26, 2026 – Canada’s Semiconductor Council (CSC) and Invest Ottawa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration in attracting semiconductor investment, supporting business expansion, and reinforcing Ottawa’s role within Canada’s growing semiconductor ecosystem. The partnership aligns with CSC’s broader ecosystem, which positions the Council as a sector-specific national coordination…
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Ottawa Secures International Cybersecurity and Defence Conference, INCYBER Forum Canada 2026
Ottawa, ON – Scheduled to take place December 1–3, 2026, at Rogers Centre Ottawa, with pre-events across the river in Gatineau, INCYBER Forum Canada is a premier international and pan-Canadian conference focused on cybersecurity and AI safety, and it is coming to the Ottawa-Gatineau region for the first time. Announced this month by Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and…
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Full of Life: Exploring Ottawa’s Best Dining, Nightlife, and Outdoor Adventures
Ottawa may be Canada’s capital, but forget the old stereotypes about it being quiet or overly political. In every season, in every neighbourhood, you’ll find energy pulsing through the city, on patios, on trails, and in cozy pubs with live music and local beer on tap. Whether you’re new to town, visiting, or just starting your tech career here, this…
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Ottawa’s Moment: How Defence Is Shaping the Capital’s Economic Future
Ottawa’s Economic Outlook 2026 provided more than a snapshot of the year ahead – it offered insight into a growing opportunity to define how we will defend Canada’s future. Presented by the Ottawa Board of Trade and the Ottawa Business Journal, the annual event brings together the Ottawa business community for an opportunity to look at the year ahead over lunch. This year’s event…
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Ottawa Shines in Global Rankings for World’s Best Cities
As we wrapped up 2025, Ottawa earned a spot among the World’s Best Cities 2026, ranking 73rd globally, one of only three Canadian cities to make the Top 100, and second in the country overall. That global recognition was followed by national validation, as Ottawa earned the title of most livable major city in Canada. We have always known…
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Ottawa-Built Innovation Strengthens Canada’s Defence Future as Dominion Dynamics Raises $21M
Ottawa’s defence innovation ecosystem continues to gain national and global momentum. This month, Dominion Dynamics, an Ottawa-based defence technology company, announced a $21 million CAD seed financing round to accelerate the development of systems designed for Arctic operations and allied defence missions. The round was led by Canadian venture capital firm Georgian, with participation from Canadian and international investors focused…
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Ottawa’s GBatteries Selected to Join NATO DIANA’s 2026 Cohort
Ottawa, Canada — December 15, 2025 — Invest Ottawa is proud to highlight that GBatteries Energy Canada Inc., an Ottawa-based technology company developing safe, next-generation energy storage products, was recently selected for the NATO DIANA 2026 Challenge Programme Cohort – one of the world’s most competitive programs for dual-use innovation. One of 150 companies joining the cohort from over…
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Canada Marks Historic Milestone with First Investment to Advance Arctic Sovereignty and Defence Capabilities
Ottawa, Canada – December 10, 2025 — Invest Ottawa celebrates a landmark moment for Canada’s defence, space, and innovation sectors following the first strategic investment by Canada’s Defence Investment Agency (DIA) – a newly formed Government of Canada agency aimed at modernizing defence procurement and accelerating the delivery of critical military capabilities. This milestone first investment includes a $2.92 million…
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Fusion Fuel Cycles Opens Ottawa Office at Bayview Yards to Power Global Clean Energy Future
Ottawa, Ontario – December 9, 2025 – Invest Ottawa is proud to welcome Fusion Fuel Cycles Inc. (FFC), a joint venture between Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and Kyoto Fusioneering, to Bayview Yards. With a ribbon-cutting event, the company officially opened its new Ottawa office today, which will serve as the engineering and corporate coordination hub for UNITY-2,…
