For every business milestone, and those times in between

A holistic tech portfolio

Each step in the IO Venture Path is designed to shorten the path to growth. We help today’s entrepreneurs leverage the experience, expertise and insights of businesses leaders who have been there and done just that — successfully launched and grown world-class technology enterprises.

The IO Venture Path by the numbers as of December 31, 2024

1,289

companies supported

$1.66 billion

investment raised

4,886

jobs created

Navigating the Venture Path

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IO Venture Path Programs

IO Ignition, Flex, Accelerator and ScaleUp are delivered at little to no cost to qualifying companies.

IO Ignition

Start it up.

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IO Flex

Be a part of an enterprising Community.

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IO Accelerator

The fast track to success — for companies that are ready.

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IO ScaleUp

Tip the balance in your favour.

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What program is right for me?

Answer these questions and find out

My vision is to sell...*
Thank you for participating in our quiz! Based on your response we recommend you fill out our "Access Our Services" form. You can access the application form here.
What stage are you at?
Thank you for participating in our quiz! Based on the responses we recommend you check out the IO Ignition Program (formerly the Pre-Accelerator program). You can access information on the program and application form here
Tell us about your traction
Thank you for participating in our quiz! Based on the responses we recommend you check out the IO Ignition Program (formerly the Pre-Accelerator program). You can access information on the program and application form here
Is this your first tech startup?
Thank you for participating in our quiz! Based on the responses we recommend you check out the IO Flex Program. You can access information on the program and application form here
Thank you for participating in our quiz! Based on the responses we recommend you check out the IO Ignition Program (formerly the Pre-Accelerator program). You can access information on the program and application form here
What kind of support do you need?
Thank you for participating in our quiz! Based on the responses we recommend you check out the IO Accelerator Program. You can access information on the program and application form here
Thank you for participating in our quiz! Based on the responses we recommend you check out the IO Flex Program. You can access information on the program and application form here

More Programs

Venture Path programs not for you? Check out these options.

SheBoot

Bootcamp for women-led businesses.

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IP Programs & Services

Invest Ottawa’s IP Support and Grants.

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Digital Health Tech Bootcamp

For startups designing a solution to tackle challenges in the healthcare industry.

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For every business milestone, and those times in between

A holistic tech portfolio

The IO Venture Path by the numbers as of December 31, 2024

1,289

companies supported

$1.66 billion

investment raised

4,886

jobs created

Navigating the Venture Path

Click here to find where you are.

IO Venture Path Programs

IO Ignition

Start it up.

IO Flex

Be a part of an enterprising Community.

IO Accelerator

The fast track to success — for companies that are ready.

IO ScaleUp

Tip the balance in your favour.

What program is right for me?

Answer these questions and find out

More Programs

SheBoot

Bootcamp for women-led businesses.

IP Programs & Services

Invest Ottawa’s IP Support and Grants.

Digital Health Tech Bootcamp

For startups designing a solution to tackle challenges in the healthcare industry.

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