General Articles Best Startup Tools in 2025 In a world where being quick and efficient is far more important than having flashy presentations or outdated software, choosing the right set of startup tools can really give your startup a significant advantage. Whether you’re analyzing your competitors, dissecting their growth strategies, or identifying emerging trends before they hit the mainstream — the startup […]
General Articles United States vs. Europe Startup Ecosystems in 2025 The US and Europe continue to be the most prominent geographies in the global startup ecosystem, but still with clear differences in scale and concentration. According to StartupBlink’s 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Index, the US remains the top performer by a wide margin, dominating both in number and quality of ecosystems, number of startups, unicorns […]
Artificial Intelligence Innovation Industries Top AI Startups in 2025 In 2025, artificial intelligence is no longer emerging—it’s foundational. AI now powers over 6.2% of all global startups and accounts for nearly 9.2% of unicorns, underscoring its central role in shaping the innovation economy. Rather than chasing sci-fi fantasies, AI startups are solving real problems—boosting productivity, accelerating innovation, and transforming industries at scale. This article […]
General Articles 20 Best Corporate Innovation Programs in 2025 In an era of rapid technological change, corporate innovation programs have become vital for large companies seeking to remain competitive, adaptive, and forward-looking. These programs are structured initiatives that support the development of new ideas, technologies, and business models—either internally (within the organization) or externally (in collaboration with startups, universities, and partners). These initiatives may […]
General Articles Top Startup Events & Conferences in the United States The United States stands firmly at the center of global innovation, consistently ranking as the leading startup ecosystem in the world. According to the latest Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025 by StartupBlink, the U.S. outperforms every other country with a total score 3.6 times higher than the next-ranked country with a remarkable number of 221 […]
General Articles Top Startup News Outlets to Follow for Entrepreneurs & Founders In the fast-paced world of startups, timing, insight, and access to reliable information are everything. Whether you’re launching your first venture or scaling your tenth, staying current on trends, funding rounds, market shifts, and industry disruptions is key to making smart, strategic decisions. In this article, we’ve curated a list of the top startup news […]
General Articles Global Startup Ecosystem Trends in 2025 We’ve just released the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025, ranking over 110 countries and 1,400 cities using real data across the quantity of startup activity, success of the activity, and business environment for startups. In our latest podcast episode, StartupBlink CEO Eli David Rokah joins Andrej Vaklinski to break down what the numbers actually mean […]
General Articles Top Startup Events in the World to Attend in 2025 In our annual Global Startup Ecosystem Index, which ranks more than 1,400 cities and 110 countries, we consider the presence of internationally recognized startup events in a location as one of the factors used to measure the quality of startup ecosystem activity. We view these events as important tools for helping local ecosystems connect with […]
General Articles Top 10 Startup-Friendly Corporations in 2025 For the first time, 372 startup-friendly corporations across 30 countries—spanning 11 major industries and 10 sub-industries—have been ranked by how vigorously they engage with startups. The StartupBlink Corporate Startup Activity Index is the world’s first benchmark for corporate–startup collaboration, built on hard data, global partnerships with leading firms, governments, and data providers, and a state-of-the-art […]
General Articles Top Startup Events in Latin America to Attend in 2025 Latin America has seen a significant increase in startup activity over the past decade, with countries like Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Chile becoming regional leaders in venture investment and tech entrepreneurship. The top startup events in LATAM—including South Summit Brazil, Web Summit Rio, INCmty in Mexico, and Colombia Tech Week—serve as key platforms for showcasing […]
General Articles Research and Reports Startup Ecosystem Development Startup Ecosystems The Best Cities for Startups & Entrepreneurs in the World 2025 Successful startups and unicorns often emerge from the top startup ecosystems as these cities offer a dozens of advantages, including access to investors, high-quality clients, potential co-founders and team members, reliable suppliers, and a vast knowledge base. The ecosystem in which your startup operates matters. If you find yourself in an underperforming ecosystem that lacks […]