Your AccelerateOTT 2026 Guide
Review important event details including venue access, Wi-Fi, transportation information, event contacts, and more.
Know Before You Go
Venue & Directions
We encourage attendees to arrive early to allow time for registration and venue access.
Horticulture Building
1525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W7
Doors open at 8:00 AM
Getting Here
Transportation & Parking
Lansdowne Park – Horticulture Building
Address: 1525 Princess Patricia Way, Ottawa, ON K1S 3W7
Parking
If parking underground, please park in the yellow section and go up the matching elevators, which will take you directly inside the Horticulture Building.
Max daily rate is $25
See here for more information.
Parking is available on a first come first serve basis.
OC Transpo Event Passes
Your event ticket includes complimentary access to the OC Transpo network on the day of the event. Attendees may present their printed or digital event ticket for no-charge access on OC Transpo routes across the network from 3 hours before the event start time until 3 hours after the event ends.
OC Transpo routes 6 and 7 provide frequent service along Bank Street, stopping directly at Lansdowne Park. Additional nearby routes include 18 and 48. For detailed schedules and route planning, visit OC Transpo’s Plan Your Trip page.
Accessibility
Para Transpo services are available for eligible riders through OC Transpo.
AccelerateOTT is committed to providing an accessible event experience.
Accessibility features may include:
- Accessible venue entrances
- Elevators and barrier-free access
- Reserved seating areas
- Quiet spaces
- Accessibility support onsite
If you require accommodation or support, please contact us in advance at [email protected].
Wi-Fi Access
SSID: EVENT_LP
Password: HORT2026Events
If you experience any connectivity issues, please visit the registration desk for assistance.
Meet our Startup World Cup Finalists
Watch some of the region’s most promising startups take the stage at the Startup World Cup Ottawa Regional Competition. Get to know the finalists before the event and see who will be competing for a share of the $50,000 in non-dilutive funding and a chance to advance to the global finals in San Francisco.
CardiAxis Medical Inc. →
Developing innovative cardiac imaging and treatment planning technologies for non-invasive cardiac care.
Constant Health →
Building an AI-first chronic disease and weight management platform powered by behavioural therapy and nutrition care.
Kavodax →
Developing next-generation infrastructure for cross-border payments, decentralized finance, and quantum computation.
SamSearch →
An AI-powered government contracting platform helping businesses discover, pursue, and win public sector opportunities faster.
Stratotegic Inc. →
Developing autonomous high-altitude balloon systems for persistent, low-cost monitoring and surveillance applications.
BioThera Solutions →
Industrializing next-generation exosome nanotechnology for dermocosmetic and regenerative medicine applications.
CanVeer Biopharma Inc. →
Developing a first-in-class therapeutic for bronchopulmonary dysplasia, a severe respiratory condition affecting newborns.
Peepal Research Inc →
Building self-healing intelligence systems for complex multi-vendor networks.
Celestra Health Systems →
Advancing neurological gait measurement technologies for healthcare applications.
Taskd →
Developing deterministic AI systems designed to support rule-based enterprise decision-making.
Accelerate After Hours: The Official After Party
The conversations don’t end when the program does. Join fellow founders, investors, speakers, and ecosystem builders at Crust & Crate to unwind, make new connections, and continue the discussions sparked throughout the day.
Event Support
Need assistance during the event?
Visit the registration or information desk onsite, or contact: [email protected]
This page may be updated with additional information leading up to and during the event. Please check back regularly for the latest updates and announcements.
