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About KNBA

This is where Canada’s brightest minds build what’s next.

Home to North America’s highest concentration of tech talent, a thriving ecosystem, and a community that blends ambition with balance. Kanata North is the heartbeat of Canada’s innovation economy and the best place in the country to build your career, start your business, and scale globally.

Kanata North’s ecosystem spans multiple high-growth sectors where Ottawa leads nationally and competes globally:

  • Telecommunications & Next-Gen Networks
  • Semiconductors & Photonics
  • AI & Machine Learning
  • Cybersecurity & Defence Tech
  • Software, Cloud & SaaS
  • Digital Health & MedTech

Join industry leaders shaping the technologies that power Canada and the world.

802+

companies in kanata north

63k

total jobs supported

17.9B

generated in total economic output across Canada in 2025

Book a Space in Canada's Largest Tech Park

Members: Enjoy free access to co-working in the heart of Kanata!

Meeting rooms, board rooms, event space, private phone booths, and more.

Plus, unlock our state-of-the-art media lab powered by Ross Video at a huge discount. Create anything from podcasts to newscasts to training content, and everything in between.

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Non-members: Contact us to book a space – daily or monthly subscriptions available, starting at $25.

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“The innovation happening here creates jobs, drives growth across the National Capital Region, and strengthens Ottawa's role as a leading Canadian tech hub.”
Mark Sutcliffe Mayor

Upcoming events Industry networking, conferences, wellness events, and more

KNBA hosts and supports a range of public and exclusive members-only events across the tech park. Check out what’s happening this month!

Born Compliant Workshop: Cybersecurity in Smart Mobility / August 20th / 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Explore cybersecurity risks, emerging standards, and security-by-design practices for connected and autonomous mobility systems. This workshop explores cybersecurity risks and requirements in smart mobility systems, including connected and autonomous technologies. Participants will gain an understanding of emerging standards, threat landscapes, and best practices for integrating security into product design. The…

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The Kanata North Business Association (KNBA) proudly represents, advocates and supports the best interests of the 540+ member companies located in Canada’s largest technology park.

By joining KNBA, you’ll connect with a vibrant ecosystem of member companies and partners, be part of a collective voice at government tables, and have access to tools and events to attract top talent.

Visit our Discover Technata platform to browse job and co-op positions, networking events, career fairs, hackathons, and more!

Hub350 is an innovative working space for Industry, Academic and Investment partners to co-exist and collaborate in the heart of Kanata North. Hub350 is free for our member companies and Hub350 Partners. Click here to learn more about our facilities, pricing and partnership opportunities.

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