crewd. Wins $10,000 Invest Ottawa Immigrant Catalyst Grant
We're proud to share that crewd. CEO Johny Camara has been awarded a $10,000 grant through Invest Ottawa's Immigrant Catalyst Program.
The Immigrant Catalyst Program is designed to support immigrant and newcomer entrepreneurs building technology companies in the Ottawa-Carleton region. It provides not just funding but mentorship, network access, and visibility within Ottawa's growing tech ecosystem.
What This Means for crewd.
This grant is a meaningful validation — not just of the idea, but of the execution. Invest Ottawa's selection process evaluates the team, the market thesis, and the credibility of the approach. Being selected confirms what we've believed from the beginning: that the skilled trades marketplace problem is real, that construction firms and contractors are ready for a better solution, and that crewd. is positioned to build it.
The $10,000 will support continued product development as we bring the crewd. platform to market across Quebec and Ontario.
On the Team Behind the Work
Johny has been consistent about one thing throughout this process: a grant like this isn't about any single person. It reflects the work of the entire crewd. team — the people who've spent hours understanding how construction firms actually operate, building technology that fits the industry's real workflows, and pushing to get the product to market without cutting corners on compliance or security.
Building something for the construction industry requires respect for the industry. Our team brings that respect, and the Invest Ottawa recognition reflects it.
What's Next
We're in active conversations with construction contractors and skilled trades firms in Quebec and Ontario. Our focus is on proving the model in our home market before scaling — making sure the compliance infrastructure, the billing rails, and the matching quality are solid before we expand.
If you're a trades firm or a contractor who wants to learn more about what we're building, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out at info@crewd.ai.
Thank you to the Invest Ottawa team for this recognition, and to everyone who has supported crewd. along the way.