About

TheCodeFactory had its genesis from two main influences: coffee shops and DemoCamp. While working with clients around Ottawa between 2005 and 2007, Ian Graham noticed that “Gee, there are a lot of people working on laptop computers in coffee shops.” The way people work seems to be changing. Ian was also an early instigator of DemoCamp in Ottawa and genuinely enjoyed the energy and enthusiasm generated by start-ups doing a show and tell on their latest creations. TheCodeFactory “aha moment” was in March of 2007, and the facility opened on May 26, 2008.

TheCodeFactory has been home to dozens of Ottawa-area software and entrepreneurial groups. We are a facilitator of the local ecosystem and play an active part in supporting the Ottawa ecosystem in general and the user groups that call our space home.

Since inception our focus has always been due north: Developing a replicable and sustainable model of business incubation. TheCodeFactory model has adapted and evolved to become a bottoms-up sustainable model of incubation.

Mission

TheCodeFactory fosters the development of business ideas from concept to execution by providing a collaborative environment for entrepreneurs and innovators to access services, share business experiences and connect. Entrepreneurs are also supported through fiscal and policy advocacy.

Vision

TheCodeFactory Vision is to accelerate product and service concepts into teams and successful businesses that create wealth and value for the local economy. To develop a model for incubation that can be utilized across Canada and North America.

Values

We value a sharing and participatory environment that encourages pragmatic risk-taking for business and personal growth.

Principles

TheCodeFactory adheres to the open source principles of: Open, Transparent and Meritous.

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