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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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  2. Innovation Industries
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  4. Vertical Reports
This article provides an overview of our report on the Energy & Environment startup scene in partnership with the Smart City Expo World Congress, highlighting the top performers by showcasing rankings of cities, countries, startups, unicorns, and exits within the industry. Of the 119 ranked countries in the StartupBlink Index, only 34 have enough startup […]
  1. Innovation Industries
  2. Research and Reports
  3. Vertical Reports
Latin America has vast potential for renewable energy, including solar, wind, and water power. Brazil and Chile, with abundant sunshine and strong winds, are ideal for Energy & Environment startups. Brazil is a leading wind energy producer, while Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the sunniest places on Earth, supports major solar energy efforts.  In 2024, […]
  1. Innovation Industries
  2. Research and Reports
  3. Vertical Reports
The Hardware & IoT startup industry is one of the most promising industries in Asia due to the region’s strength in manufacturing, hosting major players such as Samsung and TSMC, as well as its robust infrastructure, favorable investment climate, and a strong ecosystem of innovation that continually drives technological advancements and attracts global talent. In […]
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  4. Startup Ecosystems
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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  2. Research and Reports
  3. Vertical Reports
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 […]