General Articles Research and Reports Startup Ecosystem Development Startup Ecosystems The Best Cities for Startups & Entrepreneurs in the World 2026 Successful startups and unicorns often emerge from strong startup ecosystems. The city where a startup is built can shape a founder’s access to investors, talent, customers, co-founders, mentors, suppliers, and startup knowledge. For entrepreneurs deciding where to launch, relocate, or expand, comparing startup ecosystems is more than a ranking exercise. The right city can influence […] Written by Sengul Enginsoy May 27, 2026June 3, 2026
General Articles Unlocking Growth in Africa’s Tech Startup Ecosystem Did Africa’s recent G20 Presidency offer a shared opportunity to strengthen the continent’s startup ecosystem by better connecting existing support and acceleration efforts? How might this momentum be carried forward to build a more networked ecosystem that respects local strengths while supporting founders, businesses, and investors as they scale? The goal of this article is […] Written by StartupBlink March 11, 2026March 11, 2026
General Articles Innovators Business Environment Index 2026 The Business Environment Rankings 2026, based on the Innovators Business Environment Index (IBEI), reveal readiness of national environments for entrepreneurship, the systems, institutions, and infrastructure that enable innovators to begin and scale their journey efficiently and with confidence. Covering 125 countries, the Index provides a global benchmark for comparing how ready national business environments are […] Written by Sengul Enginsoy January 28, 2026January 28, 2026
General Articles The Startup Ecosystem Awards 2025 The Startup Ecosystem Awards by StartupBlink recognizes the achievements of startup ecosystems in StartupBlink’s algorithm, acknowledging stakeholders such as government agencies, chambers of commerce, startup support organizations, and international organizations contributing to the development of successful startup ecosystems. Overall, 22 startup ecosystems received awards. What is the StartupBlink Ecosystem Award? The determination of winners for […] Written by Sengul Enginsoy November 25, 2025November 27, 2025
General Articles Top Transportation Startups in 2025 In 2025, about 2.31% of startups worldwide operate in the Transportation industry (4,308 out of 186,539). These companies span ride-hailing, logistics, aviation, automotive/EVs, and aerospace. StartupBlink’s SB Score is based on data from Crunchbase and Semrush and considers factors such as website traffic, funding rounds, and team growth. Using this metric, this article ranks top […] Written by Andrej Vaklinski November 6, 2025November 6, 2025