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IO Accelerator — Invest Ottawa

Milestone-based support for technology companies with early traction and a National Capital Region connection.

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Profile type
Organization
Geography
Ottawa, National Capital Region, Ontario
Stage
early-stage, growth-stage
Sector
software, hardware
Founder groups
Not publicly stated
Last verified
Oct 27, 2026

About IO Accelerator — Invest Ottawa

IO Accelerator helps hardware and software companies work toward product-market fit and scalable growth. Advisors support product development, finance, sales, marketing and team building, alongside market research and peer groups. Published fit criteria include Canadian ownership; headquarters or at least one full-time founder in the National Capital Region; at least $100,000 annual revenue or $1 million raised; and at least 40% year-over-year growth in revenue or headcount. Use the official program page to assess fit and reach its application route. Earlier-stage founders can compare IO Ignition and IO Flex through the same Venture Path catalogue.

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