The Startup Ecosystem of Detroit
Detroit has 237 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of The United States’s sampled startups. Detroit is the 22nd best startup ecosystem in The United States.
CITY RANKING
In 2023, the startup scene of Detroit shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 1 spot.
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In United States
Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Detroit
Global Rank
Detroit is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Detroit’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 22 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Transportation. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in United States - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 1st 0 | 546.427 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 2nd 0 | 223.407 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 4th 0 | 116.943 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 5th 0 | 103.337 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th 0 | 12th - 1 | 48.190 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th 0 | 15th - 1 | 38.352 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th 0 | 18th + 1 | 34.200 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th 0 | 21st - 1 | 33.444 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th 0 | 22nd - 1 | 33.148 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th 0 | 26th 0 | 29.255 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Detroit
Startups
Successful Energy & Environment startups in Detroit
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 41 startups for Energy & Environment.
The Ecommerce & Retail industry in Detroit is ranked 36 globally. There are 31 startups for Ecommerce & Retail on our sample database and map.
Transportation is ranked 42nd in the world. Our database contains 24 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Detroit's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Detroit there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Ecommerce & Retail, Transportation. These three industries represent about 41% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Detroit.
22nd
National Rank
25th
Regional Rank
Overview
Detroit is The United States' 22nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 25th in North America. With a population of <0.1M people, Detroit is ranked 56th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Quikly.
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