Startup Ecosystem Podcast EP 33: Do Small Countries Have an Edge in Building a startup Ecosystem? Do small countries have an edge in building a startup ecosystem? In this episode, the StartupBlink team and Eli David discuss the unique advantages of small countries for building a thriving ecosystem. In StartupBlink’s Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2022, 9 out of the top 20 highest-ranked countries had a population of less than 10 million, […]
General Articles Posts How can collaborating with StartupBlink as an ecosystem partner help your ecosystem and organization? Collaborating with StartupBlink as a data partner can bring a range of benefits to your organization and ecosystem. As the most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center, we publish the Global Startup Ecosystem Index Report (GSEI) annually, ranking the top 1,000 cities and 100 countries worldwide. StartupBlink’s GSEI is based on an elaborate algorithm […]
Research and Reports Vertical Reports The Top 30 Countries by Absolute Power in 2022 What is Absolute Power? Generally, StartupBlink’s GSEI scoring algorithm calibrates the countries’ total score to their population size to check the startup outputs of countries per capita. The “Absolute Power” algorithm ignores the size of the population and looks at the absolute amount of startup output per country to compare their dominance regardless of population […]
Startup Ecosystem Podcast EP 32: How can government activities poison the startup ecosystem? In this episode, Martin Jordana and Eli David discuss how a government can damage the startup ecosystem and what should be the right approach to elevating it. If you want to learn more about building a healthy startup ecosystem, listen and get more insights! Three Government Types in Startup Ecosystem Development At StartupBlink, we often […]
Hardware Startups Innovation Industries Research and Reports Vertical Reports The State of Hardware & IoT Startups in 2022 Abstract This report expands on the findings of StartupBlink’s Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2022 and depicts the state of the Hardware & IoT startup industry. It is an in-depth look into the top 30 cities for Hardware & IoT startups in 2022, featuring unicorns, pantheons, exits, and notable startups in the global startup ecosystem scene. […]
Global Rankings Research and Reports Startup Ecosystem Development Overview of The Global Startup Ecosystem This article offers an overview of the global startup ecosystem and looks at a wide range of cities that dominate ecosystems in each region. While some areas are flushed with venture capital funding and others are in the process of breaking through infrastructure and technological problems for a spot on the table, the global startup […]
General Articles Posts The importance of building a database for your startup ecosystem A comprehensive startup database can help you to allocate resources better, improve information flow, foster collaboration, and drive innovation. Additionally, it is a way to showcase resources and opportunities available in your ecosystem to entrepreneurs and startups interested in relocation or building a business overseas. This is an essential part of building a thriving startup […]
Startup Ecosystem Podcast EP 31: The Impact of Startups on National and Local Economies National and local economies are constantly evolving, and one of the driving forces behind this change is the emergence of startups. These businesses have the potential to disrupt entire industries, create new jobs, and drive economic growth. In this episode, Eli David and Martin Jordana discuss the impact of startups on national and local economies. […]
General Articles Posts Understanding the Data behind Startup Ecosystem Rankings How Does StartupBlink Rank your Ecosystem? StartupBlink’s Global Startup Ecosystem Index (GSEI) represents startup ecosystem rankings of the top 100 countries and 1000 cities globally. The Index has been published first in 2017 and is based on an algorithm considering a wide range of data and parameters. This includes information gathered from a variety of […]
Energy and Environment Innovation Industries Research and Reports Vertical Reports The State of Energy & Environment Startups in 2022 Abstract This report depicts the state of the Energy & Environment industry in 2022 from the perspective of startups. Providing an in-depth analysis of the top 30 cities for Energy & Environment, this report expands on the findings of StartupBlink’s Global Startup Ecosystem Index Report 2022. The Energy & Environment industry represented the smallest sample […]
General Articles Posts Our Top Recommendations for Startup Ecosystem Promotion And how you can attract startups and investors to your ecosystem Understanding what the strengths of your ecosystem are is a crucial point for startup ecosystem promotion, attracting talent and investors to your location. Location can have a major impact on the success and growth of both investors and startups. The right location can benefit […]