About Area X.O

Area X.O operated by Invest Ottawa, is a research and development complex that helps accelerate time-to-market and commercial adoption of next-gen technology.

Our complex is integrated with state-of-the-art technology to enable efficient product design, development, testing and client or regulator demonstration. We’ve got 4G/LTE, LoRaWan, authentic pre-commercial 5G, multiple GPS and satellite systems, and a plethora of plug-and-play sensors.

Got something to prove? Bring it.

Whether your technology solution relates to what’s in the air, on the ground, in the ground, or a combination of environments, our multi-disciplinary complex is set up for experimenting with and validating connected technologies across many sectors.

Examples of tech developed and tested at Area X.O:

Mobility solutions
Connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs)
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
Robotics
Internet of Things (IoT)
Sensors and other data collection systems

Area X.O is a futureplex for imagination

It’s a serious playground for developing and validating serious tech. And we’re set up to help you every step of the way.

Take your product next level

Area X.O is a 1,866 acre facility that offers:

Dedicated on-site project management and technical support, including training on in-house and partner technologies
Flexible scheduling based on use case with single- and multi-day site rentals (and future short-term leases)
Access to Area X.O technology partners, potential investors, federal regulators, and policy makers
Less than 10km from Ottawa International Airport and a major technology hub with >1,750 technology firms
Competitive pricing based on time, technology, team, and space requirements to help minimize your development costs maximize ROI