Welcome to Capital Corner
Capital, eh? It’s what founders seek and investors bring, but it’s also Canada’s capital and home to SAAS NORTH AI. Led by Invest Ottawa and MaRS, Capital Corner offers curated connections, bringing founders and investors together inside the Capital and Connection Hub.
Powered by Invest Ottawa & MaRS
Capital Corner features personally curated, invite-only investor meetings. Each founder is hand-matched with investors based on sector, stage, traction, investment thesis, and responses to a detailed intake process, ensuring every conversation starts with purpose.
Date: November 4–5, 2026
Time: Nov 4: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM | Nov 5: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Capital & Connection Hub, Rogers Centre, Ottawa
Application Deadline: October 13, 2026
Applicants Notified: October 14, 2026
*All curated meetings will be automatically added to your event app schedule.
Selective Entry
Only qualified companies and investors are invited for maximum impact.Curated Matches
We align your goals and traction with the right partners in advance.Real Conversations
1:1 meetings designed for depth, not speed-dating. Feedback is required.Stay Connected
Keep the momentum going post-event through our networking platform.
Apply:
- SaaS companies (Pre-seed to Series A) apply and share key info (pitch deck, metrics, funding stage).
- Investors apply to share interests, AUM, and focus areas.
Matchmaking:
Our team hand-picks meetings based on mutual alignment.
Meet:
Engage in private 1:1 sessions at the conference in the dedicated Capital & Connections Hub.
Connect Beyond the Room:
Build long-term relationships that extend beyond the event.
Secure Your Spot
About Invest Ottawa
Invest Ottawa is the lead economic development agency for knowledge-based industries in Canada’s Capital. They help startups and scale-ups grow through tailored programs, expert mentorship, and global expansion support. Since 2012, they’ve supported thousands of companies across sectors like SaaS, AI, cybersecurity, and life sciences, all with the goal of building globally competitive businesses that drive innovation and economic impact.
About MaRS
MaRS is Canada’s anchor innovation hub, a place where science, technology and entrepreneurship come together to solve the world’s toughest challenges. They provide startups and scale-ups with commercialization support, connections to capital, customers and talent, as well as access to an expansive community of advisors, researchers and partners. Since 2020, MaRS-supported startups have raised $14.7 billion in capital and generated more than $10 billion in revenue.