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.
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In 2023, the startup scene of Antwerp shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 14 spots.
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Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
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The Startup Ecosystem in Antwerp
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
Top Cities for Startups in Belgium - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 72nd - 13 | 8.730 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 131st + 18 | 5.355 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 241st + 14 | 2.046 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 289th + 38 | 1.437 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th + 1 | 447th - 41 | 0.667 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th - 1 | 551st - 167 | 0.416 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th 0 | 562nd - 9 | 0.399 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th 0 | 564th + 26 | 0.395 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th 0 | 629th - 31 | 0.327 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th 0 | 862nd - 89 | 0.167 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Antwerp
Startups
Successful Marketing & Sales startups in Antwerp
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 19 startups for Marketing & Sales.
The Health industry in Antwerp is ranked 176 globally. There are 7 startups for Health on our sample database and map.
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
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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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