Invest Ottawa Path Fund
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Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
Program Description
Current Invest Ottawa Venture Path clients in the National Capital Region with less than $2 million in annual revenue and under $5 million in external private capital can receive $10,000 to $15,000 for eligible projects, requiring at least 50% matching funds.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a current client in an IO Venture Path program
- Headquartered in the National Capital Region
- Less than $2 million in annual revenue
- Raised less than $5 million in external private capital
- Must provide at least 50% matching funds from sources other than FedDev public funds
- Clearly articulate a plan to spend the funds by February 1, 2027
Quick Assessment
Funding Details
- Amount
- Default award of $10,000; up to $15,000 for applicants from Invest Ottawa's priority groups (women-led, clean tech, digital health). Invest Ottawa's annual grant cap is $25,000 per company per fiscal year (April 1 – March 31).
- Type
- Grant
- Level
- Municipal
- Deadline
- Apply by 11:59 p.m. EST on September 2, 2026 (2026 cycle)
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How to Win
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Insider TipYou must already be a client in an IO Venture Path program to apply. Priority-group companies (women-led with a woman holding 33%+ ownership and a C-suite title, clean tech, or digital health) can request $15,000 instead of $10,000, and disclosure is optional. Budget for providing at least 50% of project costs from non-FedDev sources, and note 90% of the award is paid upfront with the final 10% released after a progress report and expense claim.
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Deadline Notes
2026 cycle is open. Competition launched August 10, 2026; submission deadline September 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST; all applicants notified September 25, 2026; awarded funds must be spent by February 1, 2027 (expenses incurred between August 10, 2026 and February 1, 2027) and final reports/claims are due February 1, 2027.
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Funding Stack Strategy
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