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Make it Kitchener

A Community of Difference Makers

Kitchener population

293k

Census data

Metro population

678k

Census data

Population growth

#1

 in Canada 2023-2024

Tech talent in N. A.

#7

CBRE, 2025

Make it Kitchener

A Community Ethos

It’s a simple premise - if you want to make a difference in the world, Kitchener is the place to do it. Because this community will help. Our advantage is we make change together. We always have and always will.     

Make it Kitchener 2.0 is the City’s ambitious plan to support economic growth in our community by investing in catalytic growth opportunities, creating a future where anyone can make a difference. 

Read the Strategy

Don't Just Make Change

Make a Difference

Innovation Partners

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Communitech Hub

A collaborative innovation space in Downtown Kitchener that brings together tech startups, global companies, academia and government to fuel tech growth. 
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UW Innovation Arena

Powered by Velocity – Canada’s most successful incubator - the Innovation Arena accelerates a thriving tech by connecting entrepreneurs with specialized health innovation resources. 
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Medical Innovation XChange

Canada’s first industry-led hub dedicated to helping medical technology startups scale successfully. 
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Waterloo EDC

A free concierge service for growing businesses looking to locate in Kitchener.