Artificial Intelligence Innovation Industries Top AI Startups in 2024 In 2024, artificial intelligence is no longer the exclusive domain of technologists and futurists; it has firmly entered the mainstream. From fine-tuning our online shopping experiences to writing our emails, AI is now an integral part of everyday life. According to Crunchbase data, Q2’s total of $24 billion was the largest amount raised in a […]
Innovation Industries Research and Reports Vertical Reports The State of Energy & Environment Startup Industry in LATAM Latin America has vast potential for renewable energy, including solar, wind, and water power. Brazil and Chile, with abundant sunshine and strong winds, are ideal for Energy & Environment startups. Brazil is a leading wind energy producer, while Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the sunniest places on Earth, supports major solar energy efforts. In 2024, […]
Artificial Intelligence Innovation Industries Top Generative AI Tools for Startups A recent report from IBM, the 2024 ‘Global AI Adoption Index,’ highlights a major obstacle: many companies struggle with a shortage of skilled professionals. In fact, 33% of businesses say that limited AI skills and expertise are a top challenge. For startups, creating and using AI models requires both technical know-how and the right tools—something […]
Innovation Industries Research and Reports Vertical Reports The State of Hardware & IoT Startup Industry in Asia The Hardware & IoT startup industry is one of the most promising industries in Asia due to the region’s strength in manufacturing, hosting major players such as Samsung and TSMC, as well as its robust infrastructure, favorable investment climate, and a strong ecosystem of innovation that continually drives technological advancements and attracts global talent. In […]
General Articles Research and Reports Startup Ecosystem Development Startup Ecosystems Emerging Startup Cities in 2024 The Global Startup Ecosystem Index offers a detailed overview of the top 100 countries and 1,000 cities leading the startup world. However, innovation also occurs in less well-known places. The Contender Ecosystems section of StartupBlink highlights dozens of emerging startup cities this year, particularly in countries with developing startup ecosystems. These cities may not yet […]
General Articles Startup Ecosystem Development Startup Ecosystems Assessing Startup Ecosystem Success StartupBlink’s Global Startup Ecosystem Index is a ranking system that ranks ecosystems worldwide in 1,000+ cities and 100+ countries using dozens of parameters assessing startup ecosystem success. This Index, first published in 2017, utilizes a sophisticated algorithm that takes into account a wide range of data and parameters. It incorporates inputs from esteemed global partners […]
Startup Ecosystem Podcast Global Startup Ecosystem Trends in 2024 Join Eli David Rokah, CEO of StartupBlink, and Plamen Ivanov, Partnerships Manager, as they reveal the latest findings from the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Index. Released on May 30, 2024, this comprehensive report ranks 1,240 cities and 119 countries, highlighting the latest global startup ecosystem trends. Partnered with over 100 government entities and data powerhouses […]
General Articles Best Startups in New York City for 2024 New York City houses 12% of our sampled startups in the United States. In this article, we reveal the best startups in NYC as of 2024, spotlighting the city’s exceptional entrepreneurial narrative, featuring over 6,000 startups, 119 unicorns all based in New York City. We rank the best startups in NYC based on SB Score, […]
General Articles Startup Ecosystem Development The Startup Ecosystem Summit The Startup Ecosystem Summit is an event organized by StartupBlink three times a year, bringing together the government representatives and startup ecosystem stakeholders around the world. This article delves into the Summit’s objectives and the reasons why both startups and ecosystem developers should consider participating in this event. What is the StartupBlink Startup Ecosystem Summit? […]
Innovation Industries Research and Reports Vertical Reports The State of Transportation Startup Industry The Transportation startup industry accounts for 2.6% of startups in StartupBlink’s Database, while it has 6.5% of unicorns. The industry has giants like SpaceX, Rivian, Aurora and Airbus. With a geographic footprint, particularly dominated by the existence of cities from the United States, China and Germany, the industry experienced a backdrop of 173 cities ranked […]
Startup Ecosystem Podcast How to Attract Foreign Startups to Your City? Attracting foreign startups is a competitive endeavor that requires strategic planning, robust support systems, and a collaborative ecosystem. In this episode of the Startup Ecosystem Podcast, we welcomed Gabriele Tatzberger, Head of Startup Services at the Vienna Business Agency. Tune into the episode now to learn more about Vienna’s approach to becoming a hub for […]