Hardware Startups - StartupBlink Blog The global startup map Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:21:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.startupblink.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-avlogo-32x32.png Hardware Startups - StartupBlink Blog 32 32 Best Hardware and IoT Startup Accelerators https://www.startupblink.com/blog/best-hardware-and-iot-startup-accelerators/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:11:25 +0000 https://www.startupblink.com/blog/?p=2554 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. […]

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]]> The State of Hardware & IoT Startup Industry https://www.startupblink.com/blog/the-state-of-hardware-iot-startups-industry/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:46:25 +0000 https://www.startupblink.com/blog/?p=17602 The Hardware & IoT startup industry accounts for 6% of startups and 4.3% of unicorns in our database. The industry has giants like DJI Innovations, Nikon, and AMD. The industry’s geographic footprint, particularly highlighted by the dominance of Asian cities such as Shenzhen, Beijing, Tokyo-Yokohama, and Taipei City in the top 10. This industry snapshot, […]

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]]> The State of Software and Data Startup Industry in 2022 https://www.startupblink.com/blog/software-and-data-startup-industry-2022/ https://www.startupblink.com/blog/software-and-data-startup-industry-2022/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2022 14:31:01 +0000 https://www.startupblink.com/blog/?p=15488   Abstract This report showcases the state of the Software and Data industry in 2022 from the perspective of startups. Offering an indepth look into the top 30 cities for Software and Data in 2022 as well as the top Unicorns, Exits and Pantheons, this report expands on the findings of the Global Startup Ecosystem […]

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]]> https://www.startupblink.com/blog/software-and-data-startup-industry-2022/feed/ 2 Chat with Claudiu Leverenz from Munevo Drive https://www.startupblink.com/blog/ep-8-chat-with-claudiu-leverenz-from-munevo-drive-that-enables-hands-free-control-of-the-wheelchair/ Thu, 07 Mar 2019 13:01:33 +0000 https://www.startupblink.com/blog/?p=3049 Munevo Drive story has started back in 2015 when its founders were still students. After successful completion of a school project, they have received an opportunity to develop it into a life-changing device. In this episode Claudiu tells us about the milestones they have already achieved and the milestones that are yet to come, including […]

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]]> Best Practices for Hardware and IoT Startups https://www.startupblink.com/blog/best-practices-for-hardware-and-iot-startups/ https://www.startupblink.com/blog/best-practices-for-hardware-and-iot-startups/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2019 14:47:14 +0000 https://www.startupblink.com/blog/?p=3044 Like most startups that begin the journey being bootstrapped, hardware and IoT startups face greater challenges as compared to software startups. Launching hardware and IoT products is not only time and resource consuming, but can sometimes require a learning curve that tests the startup’s adaptability to changes in technology. We know that building a physical […]

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]]> https://www.startupblink.com/blog/best-practices-for-hardware-and-iot-startups/feed/ 1 EP-7: Choosing hardware and IoT startup accelerator https://www.startupblink.com/blog/ep-7-choosing-hardware-and-iot-startup-accelerator/ Thu, 21 Feb 2019 13:31:32 +0000 https://www.startupblink.com/blog/?p=3013 The hype surrounding accelerators is real and following it in this episode sounds like a plan! We talk about some of the best known accelerator programs on the market and how not to get lost considering numerous offers. For the ones who are not sure where and how to start, this episode might be a […]

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]]> Chat with Flavia Wahl from iBreve https://www.startupblink.com/blog/ep-6-chat-with-flavia-wahl-from-ibreve-wearable-that-helps-to-reduce-stress/ Thu, 07 Feb 2019 14:05:20 +0000 https://www.startupblink.com/blog/?p=2998 Hardware startups never stop surprising! In this episode, we are talking with Flavia who is a founder of iBreve, wearable specifically designed for women to reduce stress by analyzing their breathing patterns. During the interview, Flavia tells how she decided to create a hardware startup and what made her quit job at Google. We also […]

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]]> January 2019’s Featured Hardware and IoT Startups https://www.startupblink.com/blog/january-2019s-featured-hardware-and-iot-startups/ Wed, 30 Jan 2019 14:44:55 +0000 https://www.startupblink.com/blog/?p=2935 We’ve started 2019 with a bang and hosted a very successful Hardware Startup Pitching event this month. We had a record attendance for this event, having an audience of many innovative entrepreneurs and startups. 4 selected startups pitched during the event and additionally shared their stories, ideas, challenges, and milestones with us. In this blog, […]

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]]> The Challenges of Hardware and IoT Startups https://www.startupblink.com/blog/the-challenges-of-hardware-and-iot-startups/ Fri, 18 Jan 2019 10:44:51 +0000 https://www.startupblink.com/blog/?p=2877 You and your team have decided to build an unrivaled Hardware and IoT startup. The idea is great, and everyone on your team is passionate about it. Soon after your pitch, you get a local investor or an angel who is ready to open his wallet for your hardware startup needs. You build and test […]

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]]> EP-5: How to pitch your hardware and IoT startup https://www.startupblink.com/blog/ep-5-how-to-pitch-your-hardware-and-iot-startup/ Tue, 15 Jan 2019 14:28:32 +0000 https://www.startupblink.com/blog/?p=2874 In this episode, we talk about pitching and how to master this skill. Knowing how to present your idea is fundamental for every startup but it is even more important when talking about hardware and IoT startups. During the talk, we share some of the best advice that is coming from years of experience. We […]

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