Area X.O has a new site, and it introduced it the defence innovation ecosystem in a way that only it could. In action, on day one. On August 11 and 12, the Department of National Defence (DND), Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Canadian Joint Force Command (CJFC) brought the RED COBALT Uncrewed Systems (UxS) Accelerator […]
Ottawa, Canada — November 26th, 2026 – Ottawa technology company TACTIQL is celebrating the successful showcasing of its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) data-integration platform, FULCRUM, during NATO’s Robotic Experimentation and Prototyping with Maritime Unmanned Systems (REPMUS) 2025 exercise – one of the Alliance’s premier global events for maritime robotics and unmanned systems. Their performance […]
GCXpo is Canada’s ultimate stage for live, immersive tech – and now that we’re less than two weeks away, this year’s lineup is getting ready to deliver. Happening on Wednesday, September 24, this free, one-day showcase at Area X.O in Ottawa will bring together over 80 of the country’s most promising innovators for live demonstrations […]
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GCXpo is back for 2025, and the opportunity to showcase your breakthrough technology has never been greater. On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, GCXpo returns to Area X.O in Ottawa for its fourth and most dynamic year. Co-hosted by Area X.O and the Government of Canada, this free and epic Canadian next-gen tech demonstration showcase gives […]
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GCXpo is back – and you’re invited to see Canada’s most advanced tech in action. On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, GCXpo returns to Area X.O in Ottawa for its fourth and most dynamic edition yet. Co-hosted by Area X.O and the Government of Canada, GCXpo 2025 will spotlight 80+ of the country’s top innovators demonstrating […]
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What if your technology could shape the future of global defence? The answer to this question is a lot more real for tech companies in the Ottawa area. Area X.O, the R&D complex operated by Invest Ottawa, was recently named a NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) test centre. This isn’t just […]
Has your car been acting up because of frozen sensors? Maybe not if you’re in Las Vegas. But for at least 60% of the US population – and nearly all of Canada – winter is a reality. From the snowy Midwest to the icy Northeast, harsh winters can put ADAS and autonomous systems out of […]
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Showcasing groundbreaking advancements in smart mobility, Ottawa’s epic demonstration day, GCXpo 2024 (formerly TCXpo), was bigger and better than ever. In partnership with the Government of Canada and event sponsors, and hosted by Invest Ottawa at their Area X.O facility, this year’s event brought together more partners from the federal government and industry to make […]
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With smart mobility being a driving force behind progress, Ottawa’s epic demonstration day GCXpo 2024 (formerly TCXpo), showcases cutting-edge technologies, fosters meaningful connections and acts as a unique catalyst for growth and innovation within the smart mobility sector. In partnership with the Government of Canada and event sponsors, the pioneering Canadian smart mobility tech demo […]
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The automotive industry is in continuous discussion about smart mobility solutions, autonomous driving cars, and robotaxis. Yet there is one essential voice that we less frequently hear from, and that is the cities that will host, enable, and empower the smart car. What are smart cities doing to prepare themselves for this revolution of personal […]
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