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AccelerateOTT Returns to Lansdowne Park – Bigger, Bolder, and Shaping Future Legends.

As part of Ottawa Innovation Week, the one-day summit for founders, funders, and fearless builders shaping the future returns.

June 12th, Ottawa becomes the epicentre of bold ideas, strategic insights, and venture-scale energy. AccelerateOTT 2025 brings together the sharpest minds in tech and entrepreneurship for a full day of actionable content, electric conversations, and game-changing connections. With sessions laser-focused on growth, funding, and innovation, and the high-stakes Startup World Cup pitch competition, this is where ambition meets opportunity.

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Compete for $50,000 in Grants

Step into the spotlight at the Startup World Cup Ottawa Regional competition, where high-potential startups meet high-stakes opportunity. This is your chance to pitch for $50,000 in non-dilutive funding and earn a spot at the Global Grand Finale in San Francisco, where $1 million USD is on the line.

We’re calling on bold, impactful startups with roots in Eastern Ontario or the National Capital Region to bring their A-game. If you’re ready to scale and stand out, this is your moment to rise.

The deadline for applications is May 7th at 11:59pm EST.

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be headquartered or have a significant presence in Eastern Ontario or the National Capital Region (Ottawa/ Gatineau)
  • Applicants must not exceed $2M in annual revenue
  • Strong candidates will have traction in market
  • Applications are welcome from all sectors

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Ticket Pricing

Early bird pricing available for the first 100 tickets sold!
  • Entrepreneur and startups
                              

    You are an entrepreneur, startup founder, or work for a company with less than 100 employees.
                              
  • Gain exposure to your brand
  • Secure funding for your business
     
  • Get inspired to be the next unicorn
     
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  • Full-time student or enrolled in school
                              

    You are a student currently enrolled full-time in a post-secondary institution.
                             
     
  • Learn from top business professionals
  • Network with Ottawa's finest entrepreneurs
  • Discover if entrepreneurship is right for you
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  • Corporate, Investor, service provider
                              

    You work for a professional service firm, a venture capital firm, or a company with 100+ employees (e.g. multination, scale-up venture).
  • Meet Ottawa’s rising startups and scaling companies
  • Find your next deal flow
  • Stay up to date on tech trends and innovations
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  • Non-profit, post-secondary institution, government

    You work to further a social, educational or political cause, or to provide a service that people need, without making a profit.
                             
  • Connect with Ottawa’s innovation ecosystem
  • Find tech solutions to your challenges
  • Get inspired by top speakers and panels
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About Startup World Cup

The Startup World Cup is a series of global startup conferences and pitch competitions powered by Pegasus Tech Ventures, featuring 100+ regional events across 60+ countries. These events culminate in our 2025 Grand Finale hosted in Silicon Valley (USA), where winning startups from each regional event will compete for a $1M prize on October 17th, 2025.