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AccelerateOTT Returns June 11, 2026

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

On June 11, Ottawa becomes a hub for the next generation of entrepreneurship, where AI-driven innovation meets real-world execution. AccelerateOTT brings together the minds building what’s next, for a full day of actionable insights, meaningful connections, and opportunities to scale.

With sessions focused on growth, funding, and innovation, plus the high-stakes Startup World Cup Ottawa Regional Competition, this is where ideas turn into momentum.

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SWC 2025 Winners

Watch Ottawa’s Top Startups Compete for $50,000

The stage is set. The applications are in.
At the Startup World Cup Ottawa Regional Competition, high-potential startups will pitch live for $50,000 in non-dilutive funding and a shot at the Global Grand Finale in San Francisco, where $1M USD is on the line.

Be in the room. Feel the energy. Watch it unfold live.

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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 the 2026 Grand Finale hosted in San Francisco, where winning startups from each regional event will compete for a $1M prize on November 6, 2026.

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Step Into the Age of AI

Join Ottawa’s top founders, investors, and innovators at AccelerateOTT 2026.
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  • Entrepreneurs & Startups

  • Build faster with AI tools and smarter strategies
  • Connect with investors, mentors, and partners
  • Turn ideas into traction, growth, and scalable results
  • $105
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  • Students
             
               

  • Learn how AI is reshaping entrepreneurship
  • Connect with founders and industry leaders
  • Explore career paths and opportunities in tech
  • $105
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  • Corporate, Investor, Service Provider

  • Explore AI’s impact on policy and education
  • Connect with Ottawa’s innovation ecosystem
  • Find solutions to real-world challenges through tech
  • $225
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  • Non-Profit, Post Secondary, Government

  • Discover AI-driven startups and key trends
  • Connect with founders and unlock new deal flow
  • Stay ahead of innovation shaping your industry
  • $115
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