The Startup Ecosystem of Kingston
Kingston boasts 157 startups in our sample database which represents about 4% of Canada’s sampled startups. Kingston is the 9th best startup ecosystem in Canada.
CITY RANKING
While Kingston decreased by 42 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Canada remained stable at 9 nationally since 2021.
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In Canada
Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
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The Startup Ecosystem in Kingston
Global Rank
Kingston is ranked within the top 200 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Kingston’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 59 and in Health, and Hardware & IoT. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Canada - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 24th + 2 | 31.266 | 5.34 | 22.96 | 2.97 | |
2nd 0 | 40th + 2 | 18.880 | 3.27 | 12.10 | 3.51 | |
3rd 0 | 45th + 1 | 15.084 | 2.13 | 9.84 | 3.11 | |
4th 0 | 89th 0 | 7.943 | 0.86 | 3.58 | 3.51 | |
5th 0 | 91st + 10 | 7.916 | 0.77 | 4.01 | 3.14 | |
6th 0 | 104th + 12 | 6.997 | 1.25 | 2.24 | 3.51 | |
7th + 1 | 140th - 14 | 5.306 | 0.88 | 0.92 | 3.51 | |
8th - 1 | 142nd - 17 | 5.239 | 0.72 | 1.01 | 3.51 | |
9th 0 | 183rd - 42 | 4.495 | 0.77 | 0.23 | 3.50 | |
10th 0 | 184th + 9 | 4.490 | 0.34 | 0.65 | 3.49 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Kingston
Startups
Successful Energy & Environment startups in Kingston
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 39 startups for Energy & Environment.
In North America, Kingston's Health is in top 79. Kingston has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Health startups that are represented on our map.
Hardware & IoT is ranked 85th in the world. Our database contains 20 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Kingston's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Kingston there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Health, Hardware & IoT. These three industries represent about 58% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Kingston.
9th
National Rank
70th
Regional Rank
Overview
Kingston is Canada's 9th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 70th in North America. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Kingston is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including IPG Photonics Canada.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Kingston
Accelerators
Growth Catalyst
The Hive (Pre-Accelerator) program for Women Entrepreneurs
Build2Scale Health
Coworking Spaces
LiquidSpace Kingston
Fractal Workspace
Seaway Coworking
Organizations
Queen's Office of Partnerships and Innovation
Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre
Queen's University Smith School Of Business
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