Digital Transformation

Start it up

You have an idea, but is it viable? Is there a market for it? Can it be the seed of a flourishing tech empire? What’s actually involved in building and growing a tech firm?

Fire up your business with IO Ignition, a 10-week bootcamp created for entrepreneurs who want to validate a tech startup idea and create a solid business foundation to build upon.

Ottawa’s busiest bootcamp for early stage startups. Since 2018:

$1.86B

in capital helped raised for domestic companies

75,000+

hours of advisory services provided

60,000

people provided training through our Education Centre

Is IO Ignition a fit for me?

IO Ignition is the trailhead of your Venture Path, a comprehensive starting point that helps you map out the road ahead and avoid pitfalls and mistakes that may come your way. You should apply if you:

Want to put your assumptions to the test

Are building a tech or tech-enabled product

Have started talking to customers or have initial sales

Want to build your network with like-minded founders

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Jonathan Morgan

Marketting

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Harsul Hisham

Engineer

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Teem Southy

Developer

What you get

Real-world expertise

Tailored support for SMEs and startups to develop and expand.

Over ten weeks, entrepreneurs, renowned experts and startup mentors will share the foundational elements behind a successful tech company, including:

Entrepreneurs' and Small Business

Tailored support for SMEs and startups to develop and expand.

Service Offerings:

Get in the know

For many IO Ignition graduates the next step in the Venture Path is IO Flex, where you can meet with other startup founders, talk about shared challenges and how to address them

For women in business

We’ve got a comprehensive range of programs, services and resources to help current and future women founders, business owners and leaders succeed at all levels of business.

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