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Key Stats of Kingston Startup Ecosystem

Startups

Kingston Top Startup Industries

Energy & Environment
#124 worldwide

27 startups

Edtech
#164 worldwide

16 startups

Foodtech
#169 worldwide

9 startups

Ecosystem Rankings

National Ranking

9th

In Canada

Kingston has held its #9 national ranking since 2020, consistently standing out as the highest-ranked small city in Canada.

Regional Ranking

59th

In North America

The city maintains its regional position in the top 60 for the second straight year, and ranks 8th among North American small cities.

Global Ranking

175th

Worldwide

Firmly in the global top 200, Kingston is the 18th highest ranked Small City worldwide, driven by its Energy & Environment industry.

Funding Data and Insights in Kingston

Startup Funding in Kingston 2017 - 2026

From 2024 to 2025, startup funding in Kingston has remained stable%. During this period, the number of deals in Kingston has remained stable%. Since 2017, total startup funding in Kingston exceeded US$ $0.

Healthcheck Tables

Access comprehensive health metrics and performance indicators for the startup ecosystem.

The Health Check tables provide insights into both the industry positioning and the strengths and weaknesses of a startup ecosystem, based on StartupBlink's ranking algorithm. Covering 1,400+ locations worldwide, this dataset is available on StartupBlink Pro...

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