Ottawa, Ontario April 10, 2013 – Started as an informal association of large Canadian cities in 2007 and formally incorporated in 2012, the Consider Canada City Alliance Inc. is embarking on a six day investment mission to three Chinese cities starting the week of April 14th. As a charter member of the Alliance, Invest Ottawa ...
Ottawa joins Consider Canada City Alliance investment mission to three major Chinese Cities
Posted on 10 April 2013
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Brand New Brand Champion: Invest Ottawa’s New Director of Marketing
Posted on 15 March 2013
Friday, March 15th 2013, Ottawa, ON – Invest Ottawa announced today that Jon Milne has joined the organization as Director of Marketing. Jon brings 10 years of experience in marketing, sales, business development and product management, combined with a passion for supporting the growth of startups. “We have been looking for a unique and bold ...
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New acceleration program GrindSpace XL looks to fast-track early-stage technology companies
Posted on 13 February 2013
February 13, 2012, Ottawa ON – Invest Ottawa announced today they are currently accepting applications for its third cohort of high potential start-ups in Ottawa looking to launch their early-stage technology to the next level. The GrindSpaceXL program is a four-month, milestone-based program which combines a core curriculum plus tailored individual business development plans designed ...
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Funding announced for Bayview Yards Redevelopment Project
Posted on 24 January 2013
City of Ottawa – News Release Ottawa – The Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure and MPP for Ottawa West-Nepean with Mayor Jim Watson, Yasir Naqvi, MPP for Ottawa Centre and Invest Ottawa Co-Chair Jeff Westeinde, today announced that the City of Ottawa will receive $15 million from the Province of Ontario to establish ...
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Mistral Venture Partners Bring Breath of Fresh Air to Ottawa Startup Community
Posted on 21 January 2013
Today, Mistral Venture Partners announced the close of their first round of venture capital funding. Originally set to close at $10 million, managing director Code Cubitt, is pleased to announce that this round was oversubscribed. The Fund’s overall target is $35 million. Mistral is the first new fund to close in Ottawa in over a ...
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City of Ottawa chosen for Canada’s first China-backed technology incubation centre – $10 million of funding to start
Posted on 11 December 2012
—— 渥太华市被选为加拿大首个获中国支持的技术孵化中心 – 以$1000万资金投入为起步 —— With creation of the ZDG Ottawa International Incubation Centre, China recognizes City of Ottawa’s leadership on innovation, provides funding and support for Ottawa start-ups to expand in China Ottawa, Ontario – Dec. 11, 2012 – Today Ottawa leaps to the forefront of China’s knowledge-based investment strategy with the announcement that ...
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Ontario Technology Corridor briefs Brazil’s IT industry advisors on Canada versus U.S. as export gateway into North America
Posted on 06 December 2012
Canada’s financial stability, best educated workforce in North America among reasons to choose Ontario SAO PAOLO, BRAZIL – Dec. 6, 2012 – When export-oriented Brazilian information technology companies consider expansion into North America, the typical choices are Miami, New York or Silicon Valley. A delegation from Ontario Technology Corridor cities is working to change that ...
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Global Entrepreneurship Week Ottawa exceeds all targets and sets the stage for more year-round connection events and support
Posted on 23 November 2012
Ottawa ON November 23, 2012 – With 2,500 people participating at 54 events, Global Entrepreneurship Week Ottawa (#GEWOttawa) soared past its goals for 2,000 people at up to 50 events to establish itself in the top 10 cities among 125 nations that also participated in Global Entrepreneur Week (GEW). #GEWOttawa had more events than any ...
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Ottawa’s inaugural Entrepreneurship Awards recognize three winners
Posted on 16 November 2012
OTTAWA, Ontario, November 16, 2012 – The Capital Region’s first-ever Entrepreneurship Awards were presented Friday afternoon as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week Ottawa. At the awards event Mayor Jim Watson and Invest Ottawa CEO Bruce Lazenby also recognized the efforts of the 100 Rising Stars, these are entrepreneurs from across the region who show what ...
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Global Entrepreneurship Week Ottawa has more activities scheduled than any other Canadian city and is second in the world to London, England
Posted on 12 November 2012
Ottawa, ON – Nov. 12, 2012 – “Ottawa rises to the challenge and we are once again Canada’s top city when it comes to recognizing the importance of our entrepreneurs,” said Bruce Lazenby, CEO of Invest Ottawa. Running Nov. 12 – 16, Global Entrepreneurship Week Ottawa (#GEWOttawa) has more events than cities such as Los ...