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 […] Written by Andrej Vaklinski July 3, 2025July 3, 2025
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 […] Written by Andrej Vaklinski June 19, 2025October 27, 2026
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 […] Written by Andrej Vaklinski June 10, 2025June 10, 2025
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 […] Written by Andrej Vaklinski June 10, 2025June 10, 2025
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 […] Written by Andrej Vaklinski June 2, 2025June 2, 2025