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 draws the best innovations from all over the world.
DeepSight Technologies, a growing security and surveillance technology firm, is one of the growing businesses that chose to expand its operations to Ottawa.
A Future-oriented Company with Robust Innovation
DeepSight’s vision is to revolutionize global security with next-generation radar technology. With a deep expertise in advanced threat detection systems, the company provides a wide range of high-tech solutions including ground surveillance, drone detection, weapon detection, ground penetration, and modular radar solutions for multiple applications.
One of DeepSight’s key innovations is their radar system, which has the ability to detect weapons up to 500 meters (even when concealed) and distinguishes objects like people, vehicles, and animals with on-device AI, addressing a critical gap in pre-emptive threat detection. They have also developed various range Radar Systems that integrate AI-driven classification, beamforming technology, and MIMO antennas, offering all-weather, 24/7 operation.
The company is committed to providing cost-effective, high-precision radar solutions tailored to safety, surveillance, and infrastructure protection, and they have recently doubled down on their research and development.
Their recent R&D is focused on enhancing range for drone detection, as far as 40 km, as well as improving weapon detection and classification accuracy while maintaining low power consumption. Such innovations highlight the company’s commitment and pave the way for DeepSight to become a key player in the security and surveillance ecosystem.
DeepSight also offers design services for hardware, embedded and firmware design solutions including end-to-end manufacturing, ensuring tailored approaches for diverse applications. By leveraging partnerships with specialized technology providers, DeepSight ensures world-class expertise and delivery for complex design projects.
DeepSight’s Success Stories in Ottawa
Since landing in Ottawa last year, DeepSight Technologies has embarked on several impactful projects. A highlight is their successful participation in Invest Ottawa’s Soft-Landing Program, which facilitated their smooth entry into the North American market.
DeepSight has already established partnerships with Ottawa-based technology companies to enhance system integration and pilot deployments. Notably, they aim to collaborate with infrastructure operators, schools, and technology integrators to enhance safety and innovation across sectors in Ottawa and beyond.
“Our experience in Ottawa has been highly positive, with strong support from the local tech ecosystem and access to skilled talent and innovation programs,” says Piyush Gaur, Chief Executive Officer at DeepSight Technologies.
“We see opportunities to collaborate with government agencies, Universities, Schools and infrastructure operators, as well as leveraging Ottawa’s ecosystem for innovation and global outreach”, Piyush continues.
For next steps, DeepSight aims to finalize solution pilots for Ottawa-based schools and public venues and gradually expand their support for critical infrastructure protection and drone detection applications
Why DeepSight Chose Ottawa?
DeepSight chose Ottawa for their North American expansion for a plenty of reasons, including the robust and supportive technology ecosystem, proximity to government policymakers, manufacturing facilities, and availability of tech talent.
Our city’s strategic location, supportive innovation ecosystem, and access to grants and funding also made it the perfect location for DeepSight to expand their operations.
“Ottawa stands out for its concentration of talent and expertise in infrastructure safety, public safety, and advanced technologies”, Piyush asserts about Ottawa.
“The city fosters collaboration, supports emerging technologies, and offers programs like Invest Ottawa’s Soft-Landing Program, making it ideal for scaling innovative solutions like DeepSight’s radar systems,” Piyush further elaborates on the Ottawa advantage.
How Invest Ottawa Supported DeepSight’s Expansion
DeepSight’s successful transition into the Ottawa market was bolstered by its partnership with Invest Ottawa’s Global Expansion team. Through the Soft-Landing program, the Global Expansion team helped DeepSight not only land in Ottawa but also navigate the Canadian and North American market and build critical relationships.
“The Soft-Landing Program and access to mentorship, funding opportunities, and local partnerships have been instrumental in accelerating our growth and development efforts”, Piyush states.
The Global Expansion team also provided critical support to DeepSight for navigating the regulatory environment and connecting with local partners. DeepSight also had access to mentorship, funding opportunities, and local partnerships through the program, which have been instrumental in accelerating their growth and development efforts in Ottawa.
What’s Next for DeepSight in Ottawa and Beyond?
Looking to the future, DeepSight is focused on expanding its presence in Ottawa. They are aiming for long-term goals, which include establishing a dedicated R&D and manufacturing hub. Additionally, DeepSight aims to expand its workforce, tapping into Ottawa’s skilled talent pool to drive innovation and meet the growing demand for intelligent safety and surveillance solutions.
The company also envisions leveraging Ottawa’s ecosystem to refine its solutions for broader global markets, strengthening its position as a leader in advanced radar technologies.
DeepSight Technologies’ expansion into Ottawa is a testament to the city’s appeal as a global tech hub. With its groundbreaking innovations, strategic partnerships, and commitment to safety and surveillance, DeepSight is poised to make a lasting impact in Ottawa and beyond and Invest Ottawa’s Global Expansion team will support DeepSight in their journey.
Interested in Expanding to Ottawa?
If you are planning to expand your business, Ottawa is a great destination. Ottawa has the highest concentration of tech talent in North America, tied with only the SF Bay Area (CBRE, 2024), and the city is ranked the second lowest among the top North American cities in the Mercer 2024 Cost of Living City Ranking.
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