The Startup Ecosystem of Antwerp

Antwerp has 55 startups in our sample database which represents about 10% of Belgium’s sampled startups. Antwerp is the 3rd best startup ecosystem in Belgium.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Antwerp shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 14 spots.

National Ranking

3rd
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In Belgium

Regional Ranking

65th
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12
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

241st
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14
Worldwide

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The Startup Ecosystem in Antwerp

Startups in Antwerp excel in Marketing & Sales, Health, and Hardware & and IoT. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Marketing & Sales industry. One of the most promising startups in Antwerp in 2023 is Intigriti, Pom, and Loop Earplugs.

Global Rank

Antwerp is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Antwerp’s startups excel particularly in Marketing & Sales where it ranks 168 and in Health, and Hardware & IoT. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Antwerp
Intigriti startup icon
Intigriti
Pom startup icon
Pom
Loop Earplugs startup icon
Loop Earplugs

Startups

Successful Marketing & Sales startups in Antwerp
SweepBright startup icon
SweepBright
Salesflare startup icon
Salesflare
sympl startup icon
sympl

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Marketing & Sales icon
Marketing & Sales
#168 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 19 startups for Marketing & Sales.

Health icon
Health
#176 worldwide

The Health industry in Antwerp is ranked 176 globally. There are 7 startups for Health on our sample database and map.

Hardware & IoT icon
Hardware & IoT
#178 worldwide

Hardware & IoT is ranked 178th in the world. Our database contains 6 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Antwerp's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Antwerp there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Marketing & Sales, Health, Hardware & IoT. These three industries represent about 58% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Antwerp.

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National Rank

65th

Regional Rank

Overview

Antwerp is Belgium's 3rd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 65th in Western Europe. With a population of 0.5M - 1M people, Antwerp is ranked 241st in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Intigriti.

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

Coworking Spaces

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