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How innovation flows in Ottawa
Primary bottleneck: Foundational Inputs to System Dynamics
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Strong (4+)Moderate (3–4)Weak (<3)|Healthy flowStressedBreak-0.7Score change
Priority Actions
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Consider having Invest Ottawa, in partnership with the University of Ottawa and key industry groups, launch a series of 'Cross-Sector Grand Challenges' to intentionally mix expertise from different fields.Explore the creation of a dedicated 'Deep Tech Venture Studio' focused on commercializing complex, patentable research from Ottawa's universities and federal labs.Consider having the City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Board of Trade co-launch a targeted talent retention campaign called 'Build Your Future in Ottawa', aimed specifically at students in their final year at local post-secondary institutions.