Investment opportunities

Investment opportunities abound in Ottawa. The strength of Ottawa’s knowledge-based businesses is demonstrated by the continued reinvestment of capital into Ottawa-area companies. Our companies and research institutions are recognized around the world, and yield an attractive number of spin-offs, startups, and intellectual property assets. We have very active angel, seed and venture capital communities, and ample opportunity for investors to meet and interact with entrepreneurs and companies at various stages of growth.

Visit the Ottawa Capital Network to learn more about the potential for investing in Ottawa.

Ottawa has an impressive track record for attracting interest from international business leaders looking to establish new facilities, acquire new capabilities, or undertake partnerships or collaborations. Because of our skilled labour force, there are a wide range of opportunities to establish export-oriented businesses that build on Ottawa’s growing and educated population. Many companies have chosen Ottawa through mergers, acquisitions and partnerships: Siemens began with a partnership with an Ottawa company before building an R&D team here; Alcatel entered the region through the acquisition of Newbridge Networks; and Cisco landed in Ottawa through its acquisition of Skystone. We believe strongly in global competitiveness. We help many foreign companies locate in Ottawa, and welcome and support the efforts of Ottawa companies in forming partnerships and investments in other regions of the world.

Visit the Ottawa Global Marketing website to learn more about Ottawa’s partnership regions.

Ottawa is also an attractive city in which to establish businesses that cater to our local residents -- a highly educated workforce with one of the highest average annual household incomes in the country. Ottawa’s strong tourism industry attracts millions of visitors each year, which also benefits local businesses.