Leading the way for Ottawa
The Ottawa Centre for Regional Innovation (OCRI) is Ottawa’s leading member-based economic development corporation for fostering the advancement of the region’s globally competitive knowledge-based institutions and industries. OCRI delivers its economic development services through a unique partnership with the City of Ottawa, where the City and OCRI, through its members set the strategy and manage the programs that move Ottawa’s economy forward.
OCRI is a non-profit organization that operates on an annual budget that comes from a variety of sources including: municipal, federal and provincial government; membership fees; professional development programs; and private sector contributions.
OCRI aims to lead Ottawa into the future by actively listening to and openly communicating with membership, clients, staff, and stakeholders. Hallmarks of how OCRI does business includes successful event and program delivery; strategic relationship building; secure funding models; and professional HR talent. As a leader for the community, OCRI aims to excel at the anticipation and analysis of future trends and will be known for its ability to adapt to and harness constant change.
Our Vision
The OCRI vision is for Ottawa to be recognized as one of the Top 10 innovative cities worldwide.
Our Mission
To lead Ottawa in sustained economic development to build wealth and enhance quality of life by:
- nurturing innovation and accelerating entrepreneurial organizations,
- connecting business, research, education, government and the community,
- developing and attracting world-class talent and skills,
- enhancing the quality of education in the region through innovative collaborative programs,
- marketing the region’s capabilities globally.
Who Do We Connect?
With a growing base of over 700 member companies, OCRI brings more than 120,000 people, ideas and resources together.
Our membership includes large corporations, small and medium sized technology companies, research laboratories, post-secondary academic institutions, regional government, school boards, businesses that service the technology industry, and private individuals.
We support our members and unify our partners to grow Ottawa’s economy with technology and innovation at the core. We drive partnerships, policies and programs that advance the business climate for Ottawa’s technology, academic and government community.
OCRI contributes to the prosperity and quality of life in the Ottawa region by:
