General Articles Startup Communities Japan’s Largest Growth Industry Conference 2023 GROWTH INDUSTRY CONFERENCE 2023 (GRIC) is a conference focused on the Japanese growth industries. It is Japan’s largest hybrid global conference, where top-tier ecosystem builders from Japan and abroad gather under the theme of “bringing Japan’s startup ecosystem to global standards.” “GRIC PITCH” brought together VCs, startup CEOs, CVCs, etc. from Japan and abroad, and […]
General Articles Startup Communities Best Startup Accelerators & Programs Taking the steps for your own startup can be as exciting as it is challenging. Doing everything alone, without support, can be very difficult! But don’t worry, it doesn’t have to be this way.In this article, we will talk about the best startup accelerators and programs that support startups and enable them to access the […]
Innovation Industries Research and Reports Vertical Reports Top Cities for Healthtech Startups in 2023 Within our database, the Healthtech sector emerges as a significant one, constituting 12.83% of all sampled startups, thereby securing its position as the second-largest industry, surpassed only by Software & Data. This article showcases the top 10 cities for healthtech startups. A comprehensive analysis report on 100 cities, as well as regional analysis is available […]
General Articles Startup Communities Top Startup Events in Europe for 2024 Startup events unite startup ecosystem enthusiasts around the world. Whether you’re constructing something new or on the lookout for fresh opportunities, participating in events—especially within the regions you aim to expand— provides numerous possibilities. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of the Top 10 Startup Events in Europe for you to mark on your […]
General Articles Startup Communities Startup Ecosystem Development A Guide to Slush for Startup Ecosystem Developers Staying ahead of industry trends, building meaningful connections, and gaining insights into the latest technologies are crucial for ecosystem developers. One event that stands out as a must-attend for those at the forefront of startup ecosystems is Slush – one of Europe’s best startup conferences. In this article, we’ve prepared a comprehensive guide to help […]
Research and Reports Top 20 Countries by Total Startup Output in 2023 In StartupBlink’s Global Startup Ecosystem Index (GSEI), the scoring algorithm takes into account the population size of countries to assess their startup output per capita. On the other hand, the total startup output, also referred to as the “Absolute Power” algorithm used in this report disregards population size and focuses solely on the total startup output […]
Research and Reports Top Startup Business-Friendly Countries in 2023 This article offers a brief overview of some of the insights featured in the premium version of the report: Top 100 Countries for Startup-Business Friendliness exclusively accessible to our PRO Users. The premium version includes a deeper analysis of 100 countries, offering more insights into startup-business friendly environments of countries at regional and parameter levels. Starting a business […]
Startup Ecosystem Development How to Build a Startup Ecosystem? Building a startup ecosystem is not an easy task, but if done successfully it can be of huge benefit to an economy at the local and national level for years to come. There is a good reason why local governments around the world have been increasing efforts to develop their startup ecosystems, in order to […]
Startup Ecosystem Podcast Role of Universities in Startup Ecosystems In this article, we’ll explore the role of universities in startup ecosystems. Join us for an enlightening discussion in the 39th episode of our Startup Ecosystem Podcast series, where Martin Jordana welcomes David Kwok. David, the Director of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at YSpace —a university run community innovation hub nestled in Downtown Markham —shares valuable […]
Research and Reports The Global Startup Ecosystem Rankings by StartupBlink The Global Startup Ecosystem Index (GSEI) reveals the startup ecosystem rankings of 1,000 cities and 100 countries based on various factors. It uses an algorithm that considers many parameters and incorporates data from different sources and partners such as Crunchbase, SEMRush and Statista. The results of this index are also integrated with the StartupBlink Global […]
Startup Ecosystem Podcast Where are the Cities of the Future for Startups? At StartupBlink, we always say that where you base your startup highly affects your success. Hence, the Global Startup Ecosystem Index sheds light on location-based decisions for startups and other ecosystem stakeholders. In this episode of the Startup Ecosystem Podcast, Eli David and Martin Jordana go further to discuss the cities of the future for […]