General Articles Top Cities for Startups in Africa in 2025 In the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025, Africa is represented by 5 cities in the global top 150 and 16 cities in the global top 1,000. While Lagos, Cairo, and Nairobi remain the continent’s established anchors, several ecosystems—including Johannesburg, Casablanca, and Kampala—posted some of the fastest growth rates worldwide. On average, African cities recorded a […] Written by Andrej Vaklinski August 26, 2025August 26, 2025
General Articles Top Cities for Startups in Latin America in 2025 In the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Index, Latin America recorded 9 cities in the global top 200 and 27 in the global top 1,000. Several ecosystems returned to positive momentum after years of stagnation, while others consolidated their leadership with steady growth. The region’s cities achieved an average growth rate of 20.6%, with notable outliers […] Written by Andrej Vaklinski August 26, 2025August 26, 2025
General Articles Top Cities for Startups in the Middle East in 2025 The Middle East is increasingly becoming a key player in the global innovation economy. As governments across the region diversify their economies beyond oil, support for entrepreneurship has emerged as a central strategy. This shift has led to a notable rise in the prominence of Middle Eastern startup ecosystems, marked by increased venture capital activity, […] Written by Andrej Vaklinski August 14, 2025August 14, 2025
General Articles What Governments Should Know About Startup Acts Startup Acts are more than just policy documents—they are public declarations that a government values and supports startups. While some Acts introduce tangible legislative reforms, others remain largely symbolic. But even symbolic Startup Acts send a powerful signal to entrepreneurs, investors, and the global community that startups are a national priority. The best Startup Acts […] Written by Andrej Vaklinski August 13, 2025August 15, 2025
General Articles Best Startup Funding Programs in 2025 Securing funding is a key step for startups working to develop and scale new technologies or business models. In 2025, a wide range of public sector startup funding programs are available across different regions, offering support through grants, public loans, co-investment schemes, and fund-of-funds initiatives. These programs are typically designed to support research, innovation, commercialization, […] Written by Andrej Vaklinski July 31, 2025May 28, 2026
