Welcome to
Kendall Square
The people and organizations in Kendall Square share a single purpose–improving the human condition. With energy drawn from a legacy of innovation, excellence, creativity, and collaboration, Kendall Square is an ecosystem committed to solving the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Become a MemberMore About Us
KSA brings the members of this purpose-driven problem-solving ecosystem together. Formed to serve the needs of our members, KSA sustains and fuels the ecosystem by connecting and convening members on topics that matter, amplifying and promoting our members’ work, and advocating for a vibrant, sustainable future for all in Kendall Square, and beyond.
KSA is essential. We are the only organization that represents this ecosystem, and we welcome organizations active here who share our Kendall state of mind.
We Are Purpose-driven, Collaborative. Innovative. Vibrant. And Welcoming.
Learn MoreKSA was founded to improve, protect, and promote the general economic welfare of the area known as Kendall Square in Cambridge.
CONNECT + CONVENE
The bump factor is real. In Kendall Square you can meet people from academia, life science, tech, venture capital, startups, and some of the largest corporations in the world.
KSA amps up the bump factor. We help you bump, and connect. We connect and convene the community on topics that matter. Thoughtfully and intentionally, we nurture the connections between and among people and organizations who care about the human condition, and we support our evolving ecosystem.
We connect the Kendall community through fun, meaningful, and philanthropic events, and we convene the community on topics that matter. Our events and programs include: Annual Meeting Celebration; Kendall Conversations; Kendall Square Challenge; Kendall Tours; Member Socials.
KSA Events + Programs
COLLABORATE +
ADVOCATE
Tackling challenges together is essential to our shared future in Kendall Square, and beyond. Transportation, Housing, Energy, Infrastructure, and Vibrancy are all challenges no one member can take on alone.
Working collectively we make an impact. We gather data. We listen to our members. We forge relationships with government officials, advocates, and allies in the city, state, and beyond. We develop policies and strategies to support our ever-changing, innovative, and caring ecosystem. We advocate for Kendall Square.
Our Policy + Advocacy WorkAMPLIFY +
PROMOTE
We share our members’ impact with each other, and with the world. We ensure people here pause to learn about their neighbors, their work, and all that’s happening here through our weekly newsletter, social media, Kendall Calendar and more on our website.
When we amplify and promote our members, people and organizations from around the world learn about us, and come to live, work, study or simply meet and collaborate with us. Sharing our stories elevates Kendall Square.
Kendall Calendar
Want to know what’s happening in Kendall Square? Check the Kendall Calendar. It lists 1,000+ (mostly free) events hosted by the KSA and its members–everything from live music to free fitness, farmers markets, lectures, art tours, wine tastings, special events, and more.
Newsletter
We share our members’ stories with you, and with the world through our weekly newsletter, Kendall Now. Awards, breakthroughs, restaurant news and more, there are many stories here. Sharing our stories elevates Kendall Square.
Blogs
We feature special events and important news through blog posts on our website, amplifying the stories of the people and organizations that make Kendall Square a unique innovation hub.
Become a KSA Member
As a member, you’ll gain exclusive access to KSA’s vibrant community with events, socials, and specialized tours. Engage with inspiring programming, professional meetups, and strategic initiatives, shaping Kendall’s future.