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Global Map of Startup Ecosystems - StartupBlink

Have you ever wondered how the strength of your local startup ecosystem compares to others? What about the vital factors that help empower a growing ecosystem? StartupBlink’s comprehensive global startup ecosystem map and research center provides users with all the data they need to make better-informed business decisions. Our startup ecosystem rankings feature the strongest startup hubs in the world, while at the same time highlighting smaller cities and countries. StartupBlink’s map is carefully curated and updated to assist startup founders, governments and investors in their quest to better understand what makes a healthy startup ecosystem. We also provide corporates with data that support their open innovation activities when connecting and supplying resources to relevant startups.

 

Make sure to check out our colored hotspots on the interactive display below. Our scale progresses from purple, marking the locations with the greatest number of startups, to blue, where you can find the smallest number of startups. 

 

What makes the StartupBlink platform so unique and impactful is a treasure trove of data available on hundreds of locations across the globe. We don’t only map startups, but also focus on all other relevant startup ecosystem players including coworking spaces, accelerators, investors, tech reporters and much more.

 

Such a wide spread of data enables our team to take part in special research projects geared towards mapping developing ecosystems and analyzing startup-related policy initiatives.  

 

Our mission is based on a desire to share our data with companies and governments that strive to strengthen their local startup ecosystems. Rather than lavishing the same degree of attention on leading hubs as other published rankings, we want to share information on up and coming cities, or countries working hard to support their entrepreneurs. Browse our leaderboards tables below the map for more information about your hometown or country and download our complete Startup Ecosystems Ranking Report!


Do you need to dig deeper into our data? With StartupBlink PRO account you will make informed business decisions based on comprehensive datasets of hundreds of startup ecosystems.

 

Here are a few of the main things you can do with The StartupBlink map:

 

  • Find Startups to Partner With: Looking for startups to invest in, collaborate with, or simply curious to see the state of startups in the world? Are you looking for startups from a niche or particular industry startups? Our Startups tab shows startups ranked by their popularity, and it can be filtered by the industry most relevant to you.
  • Find A Coworking Space: Need a coworking space for yourself or your team? Need to find a convenient space so you can work on the go? Check out this massive list of the best coworking spaces around the globe.
  • Find An Accelerator: Looking for the right startup Accelerator? Browse hundreds of Accelerators around the globe and filter them by your preferences.
  • Find Startup Influencers and Leaders: Are you looking to identify the movers and shakers in your startup ecosystem? We have mapped who we consider the Global and Local startup Leaders around the globe. Can one of them be your next startup advisor? The Leaders section also includes our own StartupBlink local City Partners in dozens of chapters around the world.
  • Find Startup Organizations: Looking for relevant Startup Organizations in your city aimed at helping the ecosystem grow and thrive? Connect to them via our Startup Organizations tab!

Finished browsing the map? Here are a few additional recommendations of StartupBlink programs that might be relevant to you.

 

  • Download the StartupBlink Rankings Report:  Searching for in-depth analysis of global startup ecosystems from Buenos Aires to Budapest? We’ve got you covered. Our 2019 report features 100 countries and more than 1000 cities.
  • Become an Ecosystem Partner: public sector organizations can join our Ecosystem Partners program that is designed to help map and promote your local startup ecosystem by receiving international exposure, building your local Startup Map and database, and making data-driven decisions supporting your ecosystem development.
  • Get your PRO account: StartupBlink Pro is created for a deeper understanding of local and global startup ecosystems. By signing up for a PRO account on Startupblink.com, you will receive unlimited access to advanced analysis tools on hundreds of startup ecosystems at both the country and city levels.
  • Lead your local startup ecosystem: You are a private sector organization and want to help your local startup ecosystem grow? Increase the awareness of your organization as the leader of your local startup ecosystem by getting access to the network of 75,000+ entrepreneurs and decision-makers, as well as get featured on StartupBlink's Global Startup Map, Annual Reports and nearly 100 Communities worldwide. Join dozens of City Partnersall over the world now and help your local startup ecosystem thrive!
  • Customized Research and Mapping: StartupBlink offers research, mapping and ranking services for organizations that want to create their own customized research focusing solely on a specific vertical, be that Fintech, Healthtech, E-commerce, Manufacturing, you name it! Contact us to see how we can help you to build your own vertical research.
  • Write an article about your local startup ecosystem: We love featuring a detailed analysis of startup ecosystems in cities and countries! Volunteers like you have written dozens of articles about their city and country, care to join them? Contact us for more details.
  • Join your local StartupBlink Meetup groups: StartupBlink is not only about Technology, Data, and Research. It is also mostly about Community. Our dozens of global Meetup chapters around the world feature events brought to you by your own local startup community (which means, first and foremost, you!). Browse dozens of StartupBlink Meetup groups and join us in our next networking event!
  • StartupBlink Webinars: Startup Knowledge is power. StartupBlink frequently organizes webinars on topics relevant to entrepreneurs, including weekly online Global Startup Pitching events, and updates about current trends in the global startup ecosystem.

Whether you’re visiting the site or conducting research about your local startup ecosystem, make sure to browse our blog for interesting discussions and company spotlights as well. Additionally, learn more about the inspiration behind StartupBlink by checking out our press page, featuring articles from major global publications, including CNN, Forbes and Business Insider.  Feel free to contact us with any thoughts you may have. We love chatting about startup ecosystems and are glad to learn more about fellow entrepreneurs and their projects. If you don’t see your startup on the StartupBlink map, simply click the “Add” button after you register and add yourself to the movement! Last but not least, please keep building. Never stop building.

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StartupBlink ranks more than 125 countries and 950 cities according to their startup ecosystem strength. Toggle between Countries/Cities ranking, search for a specific location, and download our PDF Ranking Report
2019 Rank
Country id
Population
Change (from 2017)
City Name
Total Score
Quantity Score
Quality Score
Business Score
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1
9666055
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San Francisco Bay, United States
262.878
33.37
222.21
7.30
2
1
21045000
0
New York, United States
55.938
3.88
44.76
7.30
3
5
7556900
0
London, United Kingdom
38.421
14.41
16.71
7.30
4
1
3971883
0
Los Angeles Area, United States
34.219
12.99
13.92
7.30
5
1
4771936
+1
Boston Area, United States
33.946
5.47
21.17
7.30
6
25
3098400
+1
Tel Aviv Area, Israel
23.942
2.60
14.04
7.30
7
29
3426354
-2
Berlin, Germany
22.322
3.18
11.84
7.30
8
1
2720546
0
Chicago, United States
18.412
4.86
6.25
7.30
9
1
684451
0
Seattle, United States
18.107
4.16
6.65
7.30
10
2
10381222
+4
Moscow, Russia
17.504
5.83
4.78
6.90
11
13
5104047
+10
Bangalore, India
17.070
3.95
5.82
7.30
12
8
2138551
-2
Paris, France
16.648
2.98
6.37
7.30
13
1
2168316
-1
Austin, United States
16.236
3.82
5.12
7.30
14
24
8336599
+15
Tokyo, Japan
15.764
1.09
7.38
7.30
15
7
2600000
-4
Toronto, Canada
15.732
4.48
3.95
7.30
16
27
741636
+2
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
15.569
1.75
6.52
7.30
17
45
11716620
-4
Beijing, China
15.213
0.93
7.78
6.50
18
13
26454000
+5
New Delhi, India
15.167
3.38
4.48
7.30
19
3
5029711
+6
Sydney, Australia
14.785
2.67
4.82
7.30
20
1
5700990
-4
Atlanta, United States
14.668
2.69
4.68
7.30
21
1
6158824
+12
Miami Area, United States
14.608
3.29
4.02
7.30
22
1
7539711
+16
Dallas-Fort Worth, United States
14.603
2.60
4.70
7.30
23
19
10021295
+8
Sao Paulo, Brazil
14.521
1.87
5.35
7.30
24
18
1515017
-9
Stockholm, Sweden
14.105
1.24
5.57
7.30
25
7
600000
-6
Vancouver, Canada
13.745
2.43
4.02
7.30
26
1
3283665
-6
San Diego, United States
13.698
2.59
3.80
7.30
27
14
1621537
-10
Barcelona, Spain
13.592
2.73
3.57
7.30
28
45
7482500
+7
Hong Kong, China
13.360
1.83
5.03
6.50
29
13
12691836
+3
Mumbai, India
12.900
2.09
3.51
7.30
30
72
10349312
-3
Seoul, South Korea
12.654
0.65
5.10
6.90
31
45
22315474
-9
Shanghai, China
12.488
0.87
5.11
6.50
32
32
5784538
+4
Singapore City, Singapore
12.146
0.45
4.79
6.90
33
14
3255944
-7
Madrid, Spain
12.069
1.98
2.79
7.30
34
43
2900920
+29
Kiev, Ukraine
11.711
1.32
3.10
7.30
35
3
4963349
-5
Melbourne, Australia
11.300
2.25
1.75
7.30
36
46
1488236
+26
Helsinki, Finland
11.245
0.81
3.13
7.30
37
1
682545
+3
Denver, United States
11.108
1.57
2.23
7.30
38
1
6065644
-1
Philadelphia, United States
10.685
1.73
1.65
7.30
39
51
8540121
+121
Jakarta, Indonesia
10.463
0.54
3.02
6.90
40
45
10358381
+12
Shenzhen, China
10.426
0.23
3.70
6.50
41
29
1260391
+23
Munich, Germany
10.388
0.80
2.29
7.30
42
1
4561038
+19
Phoenix, United States
10.356
1.36
1.69
7.30
43
1
2382037
-15
Portland, United States
10.221
1.75
1.17
7.30
44
20
1024027
-3
Dublin, Ireland
10.181
1.10
1.78
7.30
45
1
6133552
-3
Washington DC Area, United States
10.145
1.34
1.51
7.30
46
1
2117103
+48
Raleigh Durham, United States
10.135
0.82
2.01
7.30
47
28
12294193
+46
Mexico City, Mexico
10.059
0.24
2.52
7.30
48
15
13076300
+12
Buenos Aires, Argentina
10.006
1.30
1.41
7.30
49
7
1600000
-15
Montreal, Canada
9.961
1.62
1.04
7.30
50
1
2427024
+27
Charlotte, United States
9.777
0.80
1.68
7.30
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