Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Incubating groundbreaking GreenTech, AI, and sustainable start-ups. From campus research laboratories to global commercial markets.

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Ottawa Technology Ecosystem

The Cannoga Innovation Hub connects ambitious student entrepreneurs, faculty researchers, and industry partners across the National Capital Region. Through non-dilutive seed funding, prototyping labs, and direct connections to Ottawa’s technology investment sector, we accelerate early-stage ventures from initial concept to commercial viability.

Core Programs & Support Services

Structured incubation frameworks tailored for students, faculty founders, and regional spin-offs.

STUDENT STARTUP INCUBATOR

12-week acceleration program providing non-dilutive seed funding, prototyping labs, and 1-on-1 executive mentorship.

TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER & IP

Bridging academic research and commercial markets through patent licensing, corporate spin-offs, and commercialization.

CLEANTECH & AI R&D LABS

Advanced infrastructure for green building materials, renewable microgrids, and collaborative artificial intelligence pilots.

Venture Portfolio & Spin-Offs

Select early-stage ventures launched through Cannoga Innovation Hub acceleration cohorts.

ECOFIBRE MATERIALS

Structural bio-composites from Ontario forestry residue reducing industrial carbon intensity by 38%. $2.5M Seed Raised.

WATTSHARE SMART GRID

Peer-to-peer microgrid energy trading algorithms for municipal housing & commercial properties. $1.2M Pre-Seed & Pilot.

URBANHARVEST ROBOTICS

Automated indoor climate control and hydroponic harvesting robotics. Acquired and integrated into regional food supply chain.

Ready to Launch Your Venture?

Applications for the upcoming Spring Incubator Cohort are now open to all registered Cannoga students, faculty researchers, and recent graduates.

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