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.

National Ranking

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Regional Ranking

25th
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In North America

Global Ranking

56th
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Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Detroit

Our startup ecosystem map for Detroit includes a sample of 237 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 3 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

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

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Startups

Notable Startups in Detroit
Quikly startup icon
Quikly
Censys startup icon
Censys
Workit Health startup icon
Workit Health

Startups

Successful Energy & Environment startups in Detroit
GreenLancer startup icon
GreenLancer
Digested Organics startup icon
Digested Organics

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Energy & Environment icon
Energy & Environment
#22 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 41 startups for Energy & Environment.

Ecommerce & Retail icon
Ecommerce & Retail
#36 worldwide

The Ecommerce & Retail industry in Detroit is ranked 36 globally. There are 31 startups for Ecommerce & Retail on our sample database and map.

Transportation icon
Transportation
#42 worldwide

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.

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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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Startup Infrastructure in Detroit
With a large variety of initiatives, Detroit's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in North America. Detroit offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Detroit's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

Ann Arbor SPARK startup icon

Ann Arbor SPARK

Build Institute startup icon

Build Institute

Automation Alley startup icon

Automation Alley

Coworking Spaces

1001 Woodward Ave startup icon

1001 Woodward Ave

19 Clifford St startup icon

19 Clifford St

Regus - Michigan, Ann Arbor - South State Commons startup icon

Regus - Michigan, Ann Arbor - South State Commons

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