1. The Bust is Dust – Ottawa Tech Cluster ISRN Panel on ICT Clusters

4. Our ICT Cluster Base

5. Innovation is Leading the Way Source: U.S. Patented Trade Office

6. Employment and Entrepreneurship Advanced Technology EmploymentAdvanced Technology Companies

7. Employment and Entrepreneurship Advanced Technology EmploymentAdvanced Technology Companies 1993 30,000 Technology Employees 450 Technology Companies Less than $40M in VC$ and no local VC’s Universities were conducting less than $50M/yr in Research JDS was less than 200 employees and Cognos was less than 400 2005 70,000 Technology Employees 1,700 Technology Companies Over $250M in VC$/yr and 10 local VC’s Universities are conducting over $250M/YR in Research Our multinationals have survived and our startups are starting to grow We have the seed stock for the next wave of growth

8. The Road Ahead No loud noises – please Support for Startups Mentorship Entrepreneurial Training Integrated service and support networks Access to International Markets Re-skill workforce