# Event Details - **Event Name**: IO Ignition’s 31st Pitch Finale: Heat Wave - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: 10 weeks of validation. Live on stage. IO Ignition Cohort 31st Pitch Finale on Wednesday, June 24, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM!About this EventA heatwave builds until something shifts.This is that moment.Join us for IO Ignition’s 31st Pitch Finale: Heat Wave—a high-energy summer showcase where Ottawa’s next wave of startups steps forward with real traction, clear direction, and the potential to scale.After 10 weeks participating in the IO Ignition Program, founders move from idea to validation—testing assumptions, refining their models, and building momentum.Now, they take the stage to share what they’ve built and what comes next.What You’ll Experience:Live pitches from IO Ignition foundersVentures with real traction and validated ideasA room full of founders, builders, investors, and community membersA summer evening that’s open, welcoming, and full of possibilityWhy Attend:See how ideas turn into real ventures—in just 10 weeksDiscover emerging startups before they scaleConnect with Ottawa’s startup and innovation communityExplore IO Ignition as your starting point for building a tech ventureThis event is proudly supported by Navio, Logan Katz, and RBCx.About the :IO Ignition is Invest Ottawa’s early-stage startup program designed to help founders move from idea to traction—fast. Through expert guidance, structured validation, and a strong peer community, founders build ventures with real potential.Interested? Apply for the next cohort.https://youtu.be/Yd9kfA12OPk?si=nFDmvHjif7D9yWbR - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/io-ignitions-31st-pitch-finale-heat-wave/100001989605509638 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Bayview Yards - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ottawa - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Bayview Yards - **lat**: 45.4095441 - **long**: -75.7277216 - **full address**: Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: IO Ignition’s 31st Pitch Finale: Heat Wave - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/080136a039f2ae85cb46a3343ccab13366fa0450bdf6e6b2b73f11e0b9e9aed1-rimg-w1200-h600-dc052f1b-gmir.jpg?v=1778994762 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is IO Ignition s 31st Pitch Finale: Heat Wave being held? - **A:** IO Ignition s 31st Pitch Finale: Heat Wave takes place on Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing IO Ignition s 31st Pitch Finale: Heat Wave? - **A:** IO Ignition s 31st Pitch Finale: Heat Wave is organized by Invest Ottawa. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** IO Ignition s 31st Pitch Finale: Heat Wave is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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