Our Story
What is SPUR?
A community spurring innovation and enterprise
Welcome to SPUR Innovation Centres, founded in the heart of Canada's Technology Triangle in Kitchener-Waterloo. Renowned as the world's top per capita startup community, with locations across Canada, we SPUR innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement.
We believe innovators can change the world. That's why we invest in and accelerate impactful startups to spur a thriving ecosystem of change-makers.
Innovation Hub
Technology Triangle
Canada's premier startup ecosystem in Kitchener-Waterloo
Our Advantages
Why Choose SPUR?
Strategic advantages that drive innovation and success
Strategic Location and Infrastructure
Boasting millions of square feet of high-tech, custom-designed space, SPUR centers are strategically situated next to tech giants such as Google, data centers, airports, rail and transportation hubs, ensuring seamless connectivity for both data and logistics. The centres are a natural collision space for ideas, offering bespoke manufacturing, lab and space solutions, and other resources that are needed to SPUR success.
Innovation and Diversity of Success
Our ecosystem nurtures startups across diverse fields such as AI, Nanotechnology, Blockchain, Medical Sciences, VR, and more. Success stories abound, with graduates from prestigious incubators like Velocity Garage, the Accelerator Center, Communitech, Y-Combinator and more.
Global Reach and Selectivity
At SPUR, we don't just focus on local talent; our reach is global. We apply a discerning strategy to select only the most promising startups worldwide. SPUR leverages its global network and resources to drive your success. With expert partners and tailored solutions to achieve your goals.
Government and Community Support
Backed by regional, provincial, and federal support, we provide an environment conducive to high-tech business alliances and innovation. Our culture of innovation is continuously nurtured, offering a dynamic and proactive community for growth. SPUR recognizes entrepreneurs are the foundation of the economy. We proudly support them to nurture thriving and dynamic communities and growth.
Join Our Thriving Hub of Innovation
We invite you to become part of this transformative journey, not only for substantial returns but also to drive the future of global innovation and enterprise. SPUR Innovation Centre means partnering with a leader in technological advancement and startup success. Together, we can spur the next generation of world-changing enterprises.
Our Purpose
Our Mandate
At SPUR, our mandate is to ignite a culture of relentless innovation, foster a thriving community, and drive unparalleled success. We are committed to pushing boundaries, empowering individuals, and transforming industries through cutting-edge technology and visionary leadership.
Our Mission
Nurture the best people in the culture of innovation, connection and creativity yielding the top results.
PEOPLE
We believe success is what happens when the impact of what we do is grounded in the needs of our community.
PROACTIVE
We are go-getters that do not wait for the change to come to our community. We actively seek it.
CONNECTION
Business problems are more connected than we think, therefore, to solve them more efficiently; our solutions need to be connected as well.
ACCESSIBILITY
A diverse community provides the opportunity to share strengths, resources, experiences, knowledge and connections.
At a Glance
Company Overview
Founding Rationale
The rapid advancements in AI, Quantum and High performance computing, has created massive demand for our cutting-edge Innovation and data centers. We are experts in building and converting legacy commercial industrial real estate to quickly and efficiently meet this emerging demand, providing higher yields and value appreciation while simultaneously providing established companies and fast growing startups with the best infrastructure and resources to spur their success.
Expansion Plans
Phase 1
North America
Phase 2
EU / Middle East
Phase 3
Asia Pacific
Headquarters
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Lewes, Delaware, USA
Dubai, UAE
SPUR Innovation Centers
Join the Innovation Revolution
We provide leading-edge data centers, flex industrial / lab / tech / office spaces in strategic tech hubs—backed by funding and resources to spur success.