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RXN HUB Joins NGen Canada’s Cluster Accelerator Network as Eastern Ontario ChemTech Commercialization Cluster

  • Jul 8
  • 4 min read

We’re excited to announce that RXN HUB has officially joined the NGen Canada Cluster Accelerator Network (NGenCAN) as the Eastern Ontario ChemTech Commercialization Cluster; a new regional node in Canada’s growing advanced manufacturing ecosystem.


The NGen Cluster Accelerator Network connects innovation clusters, academic institutions, and economic development organizations across the country to share expertise, strengthen collaboration, and accelerate technology adoption nationwide. By joining, RXN HUB is now part of this national platform, contributing to a more connected, productive, and innovative Canadian industrial ecosystem.

 

"Kingston has long recognized the importance of connecting our local innovation ecosystem to national networks and commercialization infrastructure. The RXN HUB-anchored Eastern Ontario ChemTech Commercialization Cluster is a promising development for the region, and we look forward to seeing it help scale sustainable technologies with deep roots in Eastern Ontario." 

— Craig Desjardins, Director of Strategy & Partnerships, City of Kingston


What We Bring as the Eastern Ontario ChemTech Commercialization Cluster


At RXN HUB, our mission is clear: de‑risk commercialization and scale transformative industrial technologies by connecting innovators to the infrastructure, partners, and expertise they need to succeed.


As the Eastern Ontario ChemTech Commercialization Cluster, we provide:


  • Access to an extensive innovation ecosystem, including over 200 incubators and accelerators, 100+ project delivery partners, and 80+ technology transfer offices, creating a coordinated platform to help ventures move from concept to market.

  • Sector-spanning expertise, supporting technologies in energy, advanced materials, agriculture & water, natural resources, transportation, and built environments, enabling cross-industry innovation and adoption. 

  • Pan-Canada and international reach, with collaborations extending beyond Ontario into India, Japan, and the UK.

  • State-of-the-art facilities, anchored by a 220,000 sq. ft. near-net-zero innovation hub at in Kingston, Ontario, transformed by Modern Niagara with support from the Canada Infrastructure Bank, offering shared piloting and manufacturing infrastructure to scale technologies from lab to market.

  • Strong regional partnerships, including Modern Niagara, City of Kingston, Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC), Launch Lab, Dunin-Deshpande Innovation Centre at Queen’s University, Kingston Process Metallurgy (KPM), Sustainable Impact Inc., and Impact Chemistry.


“Joining NGenCAN formally recognizes all the groundbreaking work that has been happening in Eastern Ontario for decades. Our region’s economic development goals are all aligned to support Canadian innovators as they reach new markets and deliver solutions that matter on a global scale. RXN HUB hopes to be a voice that empowers and connects the leaders who made this region what it is today. ”

— Dr. Morgan Lehtinen, Executive Director, RXN HUB Why This Matters


Canada’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem is evolving rapidly so we must coordinate a platform to unify the critical building blocks for national competitiveness, decarbonization, and supply chain resilience. By working with other clusters across the country, RXN HUB helps:


  • De-risk technology adoption for SMEs and larger industrial players, ensuring innovations scale efficiently and safely.

  • Strengthen supply chains and productivity through shared solutions, insights, and collaborative pilots.

  • Connect innovators to new markets, investors, and adoption opportunities, expanding impact beyond regional boundaries.

  • Amplify Canadian innovation globally, demonstrating Canada’s leadership in advanced manufacturing and cleantech.


“Looking to the future, this platform provides all our allied global partners with a regional landing pad for industrial technologies that drive sustainable growth. We are excited to continue building more sectoral nodes that promote NGen’s ethos of collaboration to continue building market channels that de-risk technology adoption.”

— Sebastian Alamillo, Director of Strategy & Industry, RXN HUB


RXN HUB is energized by this next step for our cluster and look forward to working with NGenCAN members across Canada to turn innovation into tangible results for industry, communities, and the environment.


Discover how RXN HUB supports innovators and industrial ventures: www.rxnhub.org 



Key Companies


  • Modern Niagara, Modern Niagara is one of Canada's largest national mechanical, electrical, building services, and integrated building technology contractors, delivering comprehensive solutions for both new construction and existing building retrofits. Operating at the intersection of construction, technology, and sustainability, the organization is dedicated to providing innovative solutions that improve efficiency, strengthen industry resilience, and reduce environmental impact. Furthermore, Modern Niagara actively drives regional economic development by retrofitting older industrial structures into premier sustainable innovation hubs that foster collaboration and support emerging technologies 

  • City of Kingston, The City of Kingston is building a smart, livable, and leading-edge city by advancing sustainability, innovation, and economic inclusion. Through its Office of Strategy, Innovation & Partnerships, Kingston is investing in projects that foster green growth, develop local talent, and build a resilient economy for future generations.

  • Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC), BIC is a national technology and business accelerator that provides critical strategic investment, advice and services to business developers of clean, green and sustainable technologies. Our expertise in commercialization builds a stronger Canada. We pursue our mission by investing in emerging companies that are commercializing technology which supports the transition towards a sustainable, net-zero carbon economy. 

  • Launch Lab, Launch Lab is a Regional Innovation Centre that supports businesses across South Eastern Ontario. Through practical programs, mentorship, and hands-on support, it equips founders and organizational leaders with the skills, tools, and confidence to grow. We are a team of entrepreneurs helping entrepreneurs. 

  • Dunin-Deshpande Innovation Centre at Queen’s University, develops entrepreneurial mindsets and fosters a culture of innovation across Queen’s University, the Kingston community, and globally. They build changemakers by encouraging and supporting their entrepreneurial initiatives through startup incubators, workshops, programs, courses, and pitch competitions. 

  • Kingston Process Metallurgy Inc. (KPM), KPM is a for-profit company founded in 2002 that provides intergrated process development services, to the mining, chemicals, and cleantech sectors. KPM provides technical consulting services and delivers projects at the lab, pilot, and demo-scales for start-ups, SMEs, and multi-nationals based in Canada and internationally. 

  • Sustainable Impact Inc. A national workforce innovation company founded to accelerate Canada’s transition to a clean, resilient, and inclusive economy. SI₂ unites employers, educators, and innovation partners to design and deliver industry embedded learning that equips people with the technical, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills required for the sustainable industry era. 

  • Impact Chemistry, Impact Chemistry is a Kingston-based chemistry innovation and product development company that provides custom R&D, synthesis, and scale-up services for advanced materials and specialty chemicals. Working across sectors such as semiconductors, catalysts, and battery materials, Impact Chemistry helps companies design, develop, and scale high-performance molecules and processes—from early discovery through pilot production—accelerating the path from lab to market. 


For more information about RXN HUB's role as the Eastern Ontario ChemTech Commercialization Cluster in the NGen Canada Cluster Accelerator Network (NGenCAN), please contact:


Karleigh Young

Partnerships & Alliances Lead

RXN HUB

Phone: 6133314294

 
 
 

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