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 […]
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 […]
Startup Ecosystem Podcast 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. At StartupBlink, we help public sector organizations to accelerate their national and local economies with a strong startup […]
General Articles Posts Get to know StartupBlink: our top Q & A StartupBlink is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem map and research center. In 2017, we first launched the Global Startup Ecosystem Report, a free resource that ranks the startup ecosystems of 100 countries and 1000 cities. Ever since 2019, we have been updating the Global Startup Ecosystem Report and have improved our algorithm and methodology […]
Startup Ecosystem Podcast Hosting Startup Conferences to Grow Startup Ecosystems Conferences have long been a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to build connections, learn more from others, and showcase their businesses. Likewise, for startup ecosystem developers, these kinds of conferences are an opportunity the brand and market your ecosystem. In this episode, Eli David and StartupBlink team discuss the significance of hosting startup conferences as a […]
Innovation Industries Research and Reports Vertical Reports The State of E-Commerce & Retail Startups in 2022 Abstract This report expands on the findings of StartupBlink’s Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2022 and depicts the state of E-Commerce & Retail startups in 2022. It is an in-depth look into the top 30 cities for E-Commerce & Retail Startups in 2022, as well as the notable startups, unicorns, pantheons, and exits. The E-Commerce & […]
Startup Ecosystem Podcast What is the role of private sector ecosystem developers? Many might see Ecosystem Development as a task that falls under the government’s responsibilities. After all, they are collecting taxes and should invest them back into the development of a startup ecosystem. However, there are many cases in which the private sector is highly influential in the development of startup ecosystems. In this episode, Eli […]
Innovation Industries Research and Reports Vertical Reports The State of Social & Leisure Startups in 2022 Abstract This report expands on the findings of StartupBlink’s Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2022 and showcases the state of the Social and Leisure startup industry. It is an in-depth look into the top 30 cities for Social & Leisure Startups in 2022, as well as the notable startups, unicorns, pantheons, and exits. The Social […]
Startup Ecosystem Podcast EP 28: How essential is private funding to a startup ecosystem? How essential is private funding for a startup ecosystem to succeed? In this episode, the StartupBlink team and Eli David, the CEO of StartupBlink, discuss the importance of private funding while building a global startup ecosystem. Listen to get more insights about this topic. Top 5 Countries for Private Funding in Startup Ecosystems during 2021 […]
General Articles Posts Cities Inspired by People Smart City Expo World Congress Since the dawn of time, humans have been drawn together, for love, for protection, for improvement, for inspiration. Just as the first urban settlements became a beacon of development, they also became a mirror to envision the potential that lies within us. Throughout history cities have inspired artists, scientists, and […]