The Startup Ecosystem of Kitchener
Kitchener boasts 205 startups in our sample database which represents about 5% of Canada’s sampled startups. Kitchener is the 5th best startup ecosystem in Canada.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Kitchener shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 10 spots.
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Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
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The Startup Ecosystem in Kitchener
Global Rank
Kitchener is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Kitchener’s startups excel particularly in Education where it ranks 16 and in Software and Data, 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 Kitchener
Startups
Successful Education startups in Kitchener
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 39 startups for Education.
In North America, Kitchener's Software and Data is in top 54. Kitchener has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Software and Data startups that are represented on our map.
Hardware & IoT is ranked 60th in the world. Our database contains 11 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Kitchener's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Kitchener there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Education, Software and Data, Hardware & IoT. These three industries represent about 32% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Kitchener.
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Regional Rank
Overview
Kitchener is Canada's 5th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 38th in North America. With a population of 0.5M - 1M people, Kitchener is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Vidyard.
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