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The Top 5 Accelerators in Ottawa

Discover the top 5 accelerators in Ottawa and supercharge your startup's growth.

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5 programs · Statuses checked Jul 2026
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Overview

Ottawa has a growing base of early-stage founders, and a handful of accelerators have emerged to fund and scale them — offering capital, mentorship, and the networks teams need to build in the region. Here are 5 worth knowing, drawn from the startersss directory of 3,133 programs.

01

Canada India Accelerator Program

OttawaCanadaApplications open

An accelerator that connects Canadian and Indian startups to facilitate cross-border collaborations.

About
ApplicationsOpenFirst chequeUndisclosedExitsUndisclosedFounded2018
How it works
Duration3 monthsFormatRemoteEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
E-CommerceArtificial IntelligenceCybersecurityReal Estate
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02

Canadian Technology Accelerator

OttawaCanadaApplications open · deadline Jul 30, 2026

An accelerator that provides mentorship and networking opportunities to Canadian tech startups looking to expand globally.

About
ApplicationsOpenFirst chequeUndisclosedExits3Founded2013
How it works
Duration4-6 monthsFormatIn PersonEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
AdviceConsultingFinanceFinancial Services
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03

Startup Canada

OttawaCanadaApplications open

Startup Canada is a national nonprofit organization that supports and promotes entrepreneurship and innovation in Canada.

About
ApplicationsOpenFirst chequeUndisclosedExitsUndisclosedFounded2012
How it works
FormatHybridEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
AssociationCommunitiesNon ProfitOnline Portals
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04

Invest Ottawa

OttawaCanada

Invest Ottawa is a non-profit organization that supports the growth and success of entrepreneurs and startups in the Ottawa region by providing access to funding, mentorship, and resources.

About
First chequeUndisclosedExitsUndisclosedFounded1983
How it works
FormatHybridEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
Business DevelopmentConsultingFinanceManagement Consulting
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05

L-SPARK

OttawaCanada

L-SPARK is a Canadian accelerator that helps early-stage software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies grow and succeed through mentorship, funding, and access to a

About
First chequeUndisclosedExits6Founded2014
How it works
FormatHybridEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
Autonomous VehiclesCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareInternet Of Things
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No longer operating

One program from earlier versions of this list has since shut down or gone offline (checked Jul 2026): Startup Ottawa.

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