Nokia broke ground today on a major new innovation campus in Ottawa, anchoring a long-term commitment to Canada’s leadership in AI-powered networks, quantum-safe infrastructure, and next-generation 6G connectivity. The nearly 750,000-square-foot site in Kanata North Tech Park expands on Nokia’s 50-year R&D presence in the region and will serve as the development home for advanced optics, IP routing, data center networking, and secure digital infrastructure. More than 1,900 R&D professionals already work in Ottawa, with over 2,500 employees across Canada.
The project results from deep collaboration between Nokia and all levels of government, including the Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario, and the City of Ottawa, supported by programs such as the Strategic Innovation Fund. The campus integrates sustainability principles such as LEED design, low-carbon materials, and renewable energy systems, while positioning Kanata North as a leading hub for critical digital infrastructure research and talent development.
Nokia said the campus will accelerate advances across AI-driven networks, 800G optics, quantum-safe connectivity, and data center architectures. It also strengthens collaborations with NVIDIA and Canada’s leading research universities, reinforcing a pipeline for next-generation technologists and supporting Canada’s ambitions in national security, sovereign digital infrastructure, and global competitiveness.
• Campus spans ~750,000 sq ft (≈69,700 m²).
• Focus areas: AI-powered networks, quantum-safe networking, 6G R&D, advanced optics, IP routing, and data center networking.
• Located in Kanata North Tech Park, home to 1,900+ Nokia R&D staff.
• Built in partnership with federal, provincial, and municipal governments.
• Designed with LEED principles, renewable energy systems, and low-carbon materials.
• Strengthens collaborations with NVIDIA and major Canadian universities.
• Expands talent initiatives for AI, quantum, and next-generation network engineering.
“Our investment in the new Nokia Ottawa campus and R&D work across the country will power global infrastructure and the breakthroughs that will help shape the future of connectivity,” said Jeffrey Maddox, President, Canada, Nokia.