General Articles Posts Corporate Startup Activity Index 2025 For the first time ever, 372 corporations across 30 countries, 11 major industries, and 10 sub-industries have been ranked based on how actively they engage with startups. StartupBlink’s Corporate Startup Activity Index is the world’s first benchmark for corporate startup engagement — powered by real data, global partnerships with top corporations, governments and data sources, […]
General Articles The Impact of Government Support on Startups A robust startup ecosystem creates a sense of community that brings entrepreneurs together and helps them feel less isolated. It gives them access to mentors, advisors, fellow entrepreneurs, and talents. The foundation of such an ecosystem largely relies on government support. Good policies create a fair and supportive environment that helps startups grow. Bad policies […]
Startup Ecosystem Podcast Learning from Bulgaria: Stakeholder Engagement in Startup Ecosystems In this episode of the Startup Ecosystem Podcast, we’re traveling back in time by revisiting an old recording to explore the state of Bulgaria’s startup ecosystem in 2022. This episode features an interview by Eli David Rokah, CEO of StartupBlink, with Momchil Vassilev, the Managing Director of Endeavor Bulgaria, discussing how different stakeholders’ engagement in […]
Innovation Industries Research and Reports Vertical Reports Top Cities & Countries for Foodtech Startups Our new report, Winners in the Foodtech Startup Industry, highlights the top 20 countries and 40 cities leading worldwide in the full report. Additional data on 195 cities and 33 countries is available to StartupBlink Pro users. Using extensive data from sources like Semrush and Crunchbase, this report uncovers the leading ecosystems, most promising startups, […]
Innovation Industries Research and Reports Vertical Reports Top Cities for Fintech Startups Fintech represents approximately 9% of all startups globally based on the StartupBlink Global Startup Map. The map showcases that there are 17,963 Fintech startups and 250 Fintech unicorns worldwide. Fintech innovation is happening in more places than ever, and our latest rankings evaluate 314 cities with substantial Fintech startup activity. The number of cities ranked […]
Hardware Startups Best Hardware and IoT Startup Accelerators Hardware and IoT startups can be more difficult than software startups because of the need for more resources and time to develop physical products. Hence, the need for Hardware and IoT startups to acquire both financial and mentoring support is much higher. Approaching investors is one way for Hardware and IoT startups to get funding. […]
Startup Ecosystem Podcast Growing a Startup Ecosystem in a Small City Growing a successful startup ecosystem with a smaller population requires tackling challenges such as limited market size, smaller talent and investor pool, but these cities also have many unique advantages. Canadian City, Kingston with its population of less than 500,000 inhabitants is an inspiring example, showcasing how these challenges can be tackled to put your […]
General Articles Posts Benefits of Becoming StartupBlink Ecosystem Partner Since 2017, we publish the Global Startup Ecosystem Index Report annually, ranking the top 1,000+ cities and 100+ countries worldwide. StartupBlink’s Index is based on an elaborate algorithm with ca. 40 parameters focused on measuring various aspects of the ecosystem, including its size, impact, and business/startup friendliness, categorized into three key groups: Quantitative, Qualitative, and […]
General Articles Startup Communities Top Healthtech Startups in 2025 Healthtech encompasses innovative technologies and solutions that aim to enhance healthcare delivery, improve patient outcomes, and streamline medical services. It integrates advanced tools and systems such as digital health platforms that enable virtual consultations, remote monitoring, and personalized patient management. Wearable devices, including smartwatches and biosensors, allow individuals to track their health in real time. […]
General Articles Examples of Corporate-Backed Startups In recent years, corporations have been increasingly supporting startups to tap into new ideas and keep pace with change. These “corporate-backed” startups get more than just funding—they often receive mentorship, resources, and market access from their corporate partners, helping them grow faster. In recent years, corporate funding has increased its share of startup investment in […]
General Articles Startup Communities Top Fintech Startups in 2025 Fintech , or financial technology, refers to the use of technology to improve and simplify financial services. By using apps, software, and digital platforms, Fintech makes financial services faster, easier, and more accessible to people worldwide. Fintech represents 20.8% of global unicorns, making it the second most significant industry for unicorns, following Software and Data. […]