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Scout startups in Ottawa
Learn where early startup activity happens in Ottawa and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.
- Country
- Canada
- Population
- 812,129
- Time zone
- America/Toronto
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Ottawa ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #86 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
| Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters) | 2023 | #95 | No prior edition | B | Innovation, Research, Activity |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | 61 to 70 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
18 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Ottawa
Incubators 8
Incubator
IncubatorEmpowering visionaries in the Internet Computer ecosystem.
IncubatorFostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Canada.
The 3 most prominent of 8. Browse all incubators
Accelerators 6
AcceleratorAccelerating B2B SaaS startups in Canada.
AcceleratorEmpowering women tech founders to secure investment.
AcceleratorEmpowering brokers for business success.
The 3 most prominent of 6. Browse all accelerators
Investors 4
InvestorInvesting in national security technology.
InvestorEmpowering immigrant founders in Canada.
InvestorEmpowering founders with strategic guidance and operational support.
The 3 most prominent of 4. Browse all investors
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in Ottawa
UniversityListed in 1 ranking
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Raising in Ottawa
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Founder toolsFinding startups in Ottawa
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
- L-SPARK Startup Accelerator 🇨🇦Accelerator
- Cours Bayview YardsIncubator
- Dealflow by thesis and ecosystem
Scouting in Ottawa
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Become a scoutQuestions about Ottawa
How does Ottawa rank as a startup ecosystem?
Ottawa is #86 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 3 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Ottawa?
Superscout has profiles for 4 investors based in Ottawa, including ONE9, Maple Bridge Ventures and Founder Led Consulting.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Ottawa?
Yes. Superscout lists 6 accelerators and 8 incubators based there, including L-SPARK Startup Accelerator 🇨🇦 and Cours Bayview Yards.
Which universities in Ottawa are on Superscout?
One university has a profile: University of Ottawa.
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Sources and known limits
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- Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities), 2025
- Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters), 2023
- Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100), 2026
Organizations are placed by their recorded headquarters (Google place, ROR or company record). Only organizations with a Superscout profile are counted, so totals undercount the full ecosystem.
The population value has no measurement date in the canonical record and should be treated as approximate context.
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