General Articles InnoVEX 2026: Taiwan’s Startup Momentum on Display At InnoVEX 2026, held June 2–5 in Taipei, Taiwan’s startup momentum was visible across the show floor. Held alongside COMPUTEX in Taipei, the 11th edition brought together nearly 500 startups from 23 countries and regions working across AI, deep tech, semiconductors, smart manufacturing, mobility, and healthtech. The event also gave StartupBlink a ground-level view of […]
General Articles Startup Communities Top Startup Events in Asia for 2026 Looking for the top startup events in Asia for 2026? This guide highlights leading startup conferences, technology events, fintech summits, AI gatherings, and innovation festivals across Asia, helping founders, investors, corporates, policymakers, and ecosystem builders identify the best opportunities to connect across the region. Asia is home to some of the world’s most dynamic startup […]
General Articles Startup Communities Top Startup Events in the World to Attend in 2026 Startup events and tech conferences play a major role in shaping the world’s leading startup ecosystems. In our Global Startup Ecosystem Index, the presence of internationally recognized startup events is one of the key signals we use to assess an ecosystem’s global connectedness, visibility, and ability to attract founders, investors, partners, and talent. For entrepreneurs, […]
General Articles Fastest Growing Countries for Startups in 2026 The fastest growing countries for startups in 2026 show where global startup momentum is accelerating beyond the world’s most established innovation hubs. While mature ecosystems still dominate the global rankings, the fastest-growing countries are where startup momentum is developing most rapidly. This article takes a look at where the global startup map may be shifting […]
General Articles Research and Reports Startup Ecosystem Development Startup Ecosystems Best Countries for Startups in 2026 Finding the best countries for startups in 2026 helps founders, investors, and ecosystem builders see where startup conditions are strongest. The right country can improve access to funding, talent, customers, infrastructure, and regulation. In addition, strong national startup ecosystems help founders build globally competitive companies. They also make it easier to connect with investors, hire […]
General Articles Research and Reports Startup Ecosystem Development Startup Ecosystems The Best Cities for Startups & Entrepreneurs in the World 2026 Successful startups and unicorns often emerge from strong startup ecosystems. The city where a startup is built can shape a founder’s access to investors, talent, customers, co-founders, mentors, suppliers, and startup knowledge. For entrepreneurs deciding where to launch, relocate, or expand, comparing startup ecosystems is more than a ranking exercise. The right city can influence […]
General Articles Unlocking Growth in Africa’s Tech Startup Ecosystem Did Africa’s recent G20 Presidency offer a shared opportunity to strengthen the continent’s startup ecosystem by better connecting existing support and acceleration efforts? How might this momentum be carried forward to build a more networked ecosystem that respects local strengths while supporting founders, businesses, and investors as they scale? The goal of this article is […]
Doing Business for Founders Doing Business in Singapore for Founders: 2026 In 2026, doing business in Singapore continues to be supported by strong structural conditions, as the country ranks 2nd globally in the Innovators Business Environment Index (IBEI). Singapore also ranks 1st overall in Asia Pacific, positioning it at the top of the regional business-environment landscape. Singapore leads the world in Market Perception of its business […]
Doing Business for Founders Doing Business in the US for Founders: 2026 In 2026, doing business in the United States remains highly attractive for founders, as the country leads the Innovators Business Environment Index (IBEI), ranking 1st worldwide. This position reflects the United States’ strong structural conditions for business operations as captured by the IBEI. The Innovators Business Environment Index measures structural business-environment conditions, including regulatory clarity, […]
General Articles Innovators Business Environment Index 2026 The Business Environment Rankings 2026, based on the Innovators Business Environment Index (IBEI), reveal readiness of national environments for entrepreneurship, the systems, institutions, and infrastructure that enable innovators to begin and scale their journey efficiently and with confidence. Covering 125 countries, the Index provides a global benchmark for comparing how ready national business environments are […]
General Articles The Startup Ecosystem Awards 2025 The Startup Ecosystem Awards by StartupBlink recognizes the achievements of startup ecosystems in StartupBlink’s algorithm, acknowledging stakeholders such as government agencies, chambers of commerce, startup support organizations, and international organizations contributing to the development of successful startup ecosystems. Overall, 22 startup ecosystems received awards. What is the StartupBlink Ecosystem Award? The determination of winners for […]