Fractional Technical Leadership
Fractional CTO Services for Ottawa Tech Companies
Specialized technical leadership for Ottawa's unique ecosystem: government contractors, defense technology, cybersecurity, and high-growth startups.
Ottawa's Unique Tech Landscape Requires Specialized Leadership
Tech workforce in Ottawa
R&D investment ecosystem
Tech company community
Tech talent concentration
Ottawa's tech sector is unique: heavy government influence, defense contractors, and stringent security requirements. You need a CTO who understands this ecosystem.
The Ottawa Advantage
- Direct access to government departments
- Strong talent from Carleton & uOttawa
- Established defense & security sector
- Growing startup ecosystem (Invest Ottawa)
Fractional CTO Expertise for Ottawa's Key Sectors
Government Technology
Navigate federal procurement, security requirements, and compliance
Defense Contractors
CMMC/CPCSC compliance, security clearances, controlled goods
Cybersecurity Startups
Deep expertise in security architecture and compliance frameworks
SaaS & Enterprise
Scale B2B/B2G products with enterprise-grade architecture
Government & Defense Sector Expertise
Unlike generic CTOs, we understand the complexities of working with Canadian government:
How a Fractional CTO Helps Ottawa Tech Companies
For Government Contractors
- Navigate PSPC procurement and standing offers
- Implement ITSG-33 security controls for Protected B data
- Achieve CMMC/CPCSC compliance for defense contracts
- Build teams with appropriate security clearances
For Ottawa Startups
- Technical due diligence for NRC-IRAP and SRED funding
- Recruit from Ottawa's deep talent pool (Nokia, Shopify alumni)
- Scale architecture for government and enterprise customers
- Connect with Invest Ottawa and L-SPARK ecosystems
Serving Ottawa's Tech Hubs
Kanata North
Canada's largest technology park
Downtown Ottawa
Government departments & startups
Gatineau
Federal offices & tech companies
Why Ottawa Companies Choose Pilotcore
Deep Local Knowledge
- • Understanding of government procurement cycles
- • Connections in Ottawa's tech community
- • Experience with bilingual requirements
- • Knowledge of local talent market
Proven Track Record
- • Helped companies win government contracts
- • CMMC/CPCSC compliance expertise
- • Security clearance process knowledge
- • Government cloud (GC Cloud) experience
Ready to Accelerate Your Ottawa Tech Company?
Whether you're selling to government, scaling a startup, or managing compliance requirements, let's discuss how fractional CTO services can help.
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