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StartupBlink provides up-to-date research findings on startup innovations as well as reports on startup ecosystem development by location.

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Emerging Startup Cities in 2024

The Global Startup Ecosystem Index offers a detailed overview of the top 100 countries and 1,000 cities leading the startup world. However, innovation also occurs in less well-known places. The Contender Ecosystems section of StartupBlink highlights dozens of emerging startup cities this year, particularly in countries with developing startup ecosystems. These cities may not yet […]
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Top Countries for Startups
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Best Countries for Startups in 2024

Choosing the right country for launching a startup is an important decision that can significantly influence the success and growth trajectory of a business. The ideal location offers a supportive ecosystem that includes access to funding, a favorable regulatory environment, a robust infrastructure, and a vibrant network of entrepreneurs and mentors. Additionally, the cultural and […]
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The Best Cities for Startups & Entrepreneurs in 2024

Successful startups and unicorns often emerge from the top startup ecosystems as these cities offer a dozens of advantages, including access to investors, high-quality clients, potential co-founders and team members, reliable suppliers, and a vast knowledge base. The ecosystem in which your startup operates matters. If you find yourself in an underperforming ecosystem that lacks […]
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The State of Transportation Startup Industry

The Transportation startup industry accounts for 2.6% of startups in StartupBlink’s Database, while it has 6.5% of unicorns. The industry has giants like SpaceX, Rivian, Aurora and Airbus. With a  geographic footprint, particularly dominated by the existence of cities from the United States, China and Germany, the industry experienced  a backdrop of 173 cities ranked […]
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Hardware & IoT Startup Industry
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The State of Hardware & IoT Startup Industry

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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