The Manufacturing Innovation Network (MIN) is the result of strategic collaboration between the City of Kitchener and IGLOO Software, with the goal of creating an online innovation network dedicated to the needs of the local manufacturing community.

Developed in partnership by local manufacturers, academic institutions, government, associations and manufacturing consortiums, MIN is the central place for local manufacturers in the Waterloo Region to:

• Build awareness - raise awareness of products and services manufactured in the region both on a local and global scale.

• Network - improve collaboration and knowledge sharing between companies and industry professionals in an effort to create shared best practices, standard protocols and new innovations.

• Trade - a centralized e-marketplace for buying, selling and promoting goods and services online, such as classified ads, job board and a comprehensive company directory.

MIN is intended to help manufacturers become more innovative by building awareness and innovation throughout the Waterloo Region and beyond.