The Startup Ecosystem of Ashdod
Ashdod boasts 18 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of Israel’s sampled startups. Ashdod is the 9th best startup ecosystem in Israel.
CITY RANKING
Since 2022, Ashdod lost 64 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 523rd worldwide.
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In Israel
Regional Ranking
In Middle East
Global Ranking
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The Startup Ecosystem in Ashdod
Global Rank
Ashdod is ranked within the top 1000 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Ashdod’s startups excel particularly in Foodtech where it ranks 196 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Health. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Israel - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 9th - 1 | 54.890 | 5.26 | 46.48 | 3.15 | |
2nd 0 | 86th - 32 | 8.068 | 0.98 | 3.94 | 3.15 | |
3rd 0 | 144th - 25 | 5.219 | 0.39 | 1.68 | 3.15 | |
4th + 1 | 308th - 24 | 1.971 | 0.21 | 0.26 | 1.50 | |
5th - 1 | 311th - 73 | 1.900 | 0.08 | 0.38 | 1.44 | |
6th + 3 | 340th + 181 | 1.590 | 0.07 | 0.31 | 1.21 | |
7th + 3 | 511th + 116 | 0.703 | 0.05 | 0.12 | 0.53 | |
8th 0 | 514th - 6 | 0.691 | 0.03 | 0.14 | 0.53 | |
9th - 3 | 523rd - 64 | 0.659 | 0.09 | 0.07 | 0.50 | |
10th new | 585th new | 0.530 | 0.02 | 0.10 | 0.40 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Ashdod
Startups
Successful Foodtech startups in Ashdod
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 5 startups for Foodtech.
In Middle East, Ashdod's Ecommerce & Retail is in top 281. Ashdod has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Ecommerce & Retail startups that are represented on our map.
Health is ranked 394th in the world. Our database contains 3 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Ashdod's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Ashdod there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Foodtech, Ecommerce & Retail, Health. These three industries represent about 67% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Ashdod.
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National Rank
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Regional Rank
Overview
Ashdod is Israel's 9th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 16th in Middle East. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Ashdod is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Poptin.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Ashdod
Accelerators
ADAMA Health-Tech Accelerator
TheHive Ashdod by Gvahim
The Kitchen FoodTech Hub
Coworking Spaces
Ashdod Hub
Organizations
MaofTech by SMBA
Ashdod Municipality
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