City Continues Multi-Year Partnership With Communitech

The City of Kitchener’s four-year partnership with Communitech under Make It Kitchener 2.0 provided $500,000 annually in 2024 and 2025 to rebuild the in-person startup ecosystem at the Communitech Hub. The funding supported over 750 startups and multiple founder-focused programs, subject to a mid-term review before the final two years.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$500,000 annually in 2024 and 2025 (total $1,000,000)

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Contract term

4-year investment starting 2023, with first 2 years 2024-2025 reviewed

Renewal

Four-year partnership with a mandatory review after the first two years (2024–2025) to ensure the remaining term aligns with community needs.

Document type

StaffReport

Source document

City of Kitchener Staff Report Make It Kitchener 2.1 2026-06-15

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the professional services contract by City of Kitchener?

COMMUNITECH was awarded this professional services contract by City of Kitchener, as recorded on June 15, 2026. The contract value is $500,000 annually in 2024 and 2025 (total $1,000,000).

How much is the COMMUNITECH contract with City of Kitchener worth?

The COMMUNITECH contract with City of Kitchener is valued at $500,000 annually in 2024 and 2025 (total $1,000,000), covering professional services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a staffreport record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Kitchener Staff Report Make It Kitchener 2.1 2026-06-15 (StaffReport), dated June 15, 2026 from City of Kitchener. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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