General Articles Research and Reports Startup Ecosystem Development Startup Ecosystems 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 […]
General Articles Startup Ecosystem Development Startup Ecosystems Assessing Startup Ecosystem Success StartupBlink’s Global Startup Ecosystem Index is a ranking system that ranks ecosystems worldwide in 1,000+ cities and 100+ countries using dozens of parameters assessing startup ecosystem success. This Index, first published in 2017, utilizes a sophisticated algorithm that takes into account a wide range of data and parameters. It incorporates inputs from esteemed global partners […]
General Articles Research and Reports Startup Ecosystem Development Startup Ecosystems 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 […]
Startup Ecosystem Podcast Global Startup Ecosystem Trends in 2024 Join Eli David Rokah, CEO of StartupBlink, and Plamen Ivanov, Partnerships Manager, as they reveal the latest findings from the 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Index. Released on May 30, 2024, this comprehensive report ranks 1,240 cities and 119 countries, highlighting the latest global startup ecosystem trends. Partnered with over 100 government entities and data powerhouses […]
General Articles Research and Reports Startup Ecosystem Development Startup Ecosystems 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 […]
General Articles Top Cities for Artificial Intelligence Startups Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important sector for startups, with investments in 2023 nearing $50 billion and totaling over $300 billion since 2013, funding more than 16,000 companies based on Crunchbase’s data. Even startups that are not producing AI solutions are widely integrating AI into their processes. The city where a startup is based […]
General Articles Best Startups in New York City for 2024 New York City houses 12% of our sampled startups in the United States. In this article, we reveal the best startups in NYC as of 2024, spotlighting the city’s exceptional entrepreneurial narrative, featuring over 6,000 startups, 119 unicorns all based in New York City. We rank the best startups in NYC based on SB Score, […]
General Articles Startup Ecosystem Development The Startup Ecosystem Summit The Startup Ecosystem Summit is an event organized by StartupBlink three times a year, bringing together the government representatives and startup ecosystem stakeholders around the world. This article delves into the Summit’s objectives and the reasons why both startups and ecosystem developers should consider participating in this event. What is the StartupBlink Startup Ecosystem Summit? […]
Innovation Industries Research and Reports Vertical Reports 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 […]
Startup Ecosystem Podcast How to Attract Foreign Startups to Your City? Attracting foreign startups is a competitive endeavor that requires strategic planning, robust support systems, and a collaborative ecosystem. In this episode of the Startup Ecosystem Podcast, we welcomed Gabriele Tatzberger, Head of Startup Services at the Vienna Business Agency. Tune into the episode now to learn more about Vienna’s approach to becoming a hub for […]
Innovation Industries Current Trends in the Aerospace Industry In recent years, the space industry has experienced significant growth. Valued at approximately US$ 423.8 billion in 2019, the global space innovation economy increased to around US$ 447 billion by 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 1 trillion by the year 2030, based on the data from Statista and McKinsey. In this article, we […]