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KEDCO describes local strengths as clean technology, chemistry, and industrial piloting, supported by academic-industry collaboration and specialized piloting space. [45808]
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KEDCO describes local strengths as clean technology, chemistry, and industrial piloting, supported by academic-industry collaboration and specialized piloting space. [45808]
RXN Hub opened a 30,000-square-foot facility at 945 Princess Street in Kingston on October 20, 2025; Kingstonist documented its clean- and chemical-technology commercialization purpose. [45814] KEDCO’s 2024 report places Cyclic Materials’ establishment and Hub100 facility in Kingston and gives 2021 as its establishment year. [45812] Kingstonist reported that on June 11, 2025, the company announced a US$25 million investment in a planned 140,000-square-foot Kingston Centre of Excellence. [45813]
Queen’s institutional history reports that PARTEQ had participated in forming 48 startups with C$1.4 billion in capitalization and 419 registered patents by 2013, and that PARTEQ joined Queen’s Office of Partnerships and Innovation in 2017. [45819]
StartupBlink’s August 2026 ranking lists Kingston at No. 175 globally and No. 9 in Canada, using total investment, employee count, and quarterly website traffic as scoring inputs. [45818]
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Kingston ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #178 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
6 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Kingston
Investors 3
Investor
InvestorOperational due diligence for manufacturing investments.
InvestorEmpowering innovation in Southeastern Ontario.
Incubators 2
IncubatorEmpowering student technology innovation.
IncubatorSupporting entrepreneurs in southeastern Ontario.
Accelerators 1
AcceleratorAccelerating chem-tech startups to commercialization.
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Universities in Kingston
UniversityListed in 2 rankings
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What the sources say about Kingston
Queen’s institutional history describes PARTEQ’s cumulative outputs by 2013 and later integration.
Source: PARTEQ InnovationsStartupBlink publishes a dated Kingston rank and its scoring inputs.
Source: Top Startups in Kingston for August 2026Kingstonist documented RXN's 2025 facility opening and commercialization purpose.
Source: Clean-tech innovation lab opens in Kingston with $3M boost from CityKingstonist reported the company's announced investment and planned Kingston facility.
Source: Cyclic Materials to open Kingston Centre of ExcellenceKEDCO's 2024 report places Cyclic's establishment and Hub100 facility in Kingston.
Source: Annual Report 2024The City marks the 2026 challenge closed and identifies its student audience.
Source: Mayor's Innovation Challenge 2026
Questions about Kingston
How does Kingston rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #178 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
How many startup investors are based in Kingston?
3 investors based in Kingston have a profile here, including Queen's Venture Capital, Charlie Reid & Associates and KNDL (prev. SOAN). The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Kingston?
Yes. Kingston has 1 accelerator and 2 incubators on record, including KPM-Accelerate and Queen's Technology & Media Association (QTMA).
Which universities are in Kingston?
One university has a profile: Queen's University.
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