Invest Ottawa – IO Traction

ByMaurice

Description:

The IO Traction Bootcamp is a series of hands-on, collaborative workshops that helps founders:
1. create their ideal customer profile;
2. develop a growth model;
3. collect crucial customer feedback;
4. build a sales and marketing strategy;
5. set their customers up for success.

Comments on Funding:

Funding is a non-dillutive investment of $10,000 matching grant.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be:

  • women-led, meaning a woman has significant ownership of the business (33% minimum);
  • based in Canada’s Capital Region;
  • MVP-ready, with a prototype they can put in the hands of customers;
  • currently working to solve a clearly defined problem;
  • tech or tech-enabled;
  • looking for support and mentorship;
  • ready to put insight into action;
  • eager to join a founder community.

Applications Steps:

Applicants must:

Other Things to Note:

Invest Ottawa also delivers the following Ontario Government programs: Starter Company Plus and Summer Company.

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Ontario to identify and maximize government grants to grow their business. Click here to learn more about Moe’s background and how he can help your business.

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