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.

National Ranking

9th
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3
In Israel

Regional Ranking

16th
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3
In Middle East

Global Ranking

523rd
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64
Worldwide

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The Startup Ecosystem in Ashdod

Startups in Ashdod excel in Foodtech, Ecommerce & Retail, and and Health. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Foodtech industry. One of the most promising startups in Ashdod in 2022 is Poptin, Cynergy, and Vinvo.

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

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2022 National Rank & Change City
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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness Score
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0
9th
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1
54.890
5.26
46.48
3.15
2nd
0
86th
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32
8.068
0.98
3.94
3.15
3rd
0
144th
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25
5.219
0.39
1.68
3.15
4th
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1
308th
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24
1.971
0.21
0.26
1.50
5th
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1
311th
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73
1.900
0.08
0.38
1.44
6th
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3
340th
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181
1.590
0.07
0.31
1.21
7th
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3
511th
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116
0.703
0.05
0.12
0.53
8th
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514th
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6
0.691
0.03
0.14
0.53
9th
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3
523rd
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64
0.659
0.09
0.07
0.50
10th
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585th
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0.530
0.02
0.10
0.40
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Startups

Notable Startups in Ashdod
Poptin startup icon
Poptin
Cynergy startup icon
Cynergy
Vinvo startup icon
Vinvo

Startups

Successful Foodtech startups in Ashdod
Yofix startup icon
Yofix

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Foodtech icon
Foodtech
#196 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 5 startups for Foodtech.

Ecommerce & Retail icon
Ecommerce & Retail
#281 worldwide

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.

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Health
#394 worldwide

Health is ranked 394th in the world. Our database contains 3 startups for this industry.

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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.

9th

National Rank

16th

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

Accelerators

ADAMA Health-Tech Accelerator startup icon

ADAMA Health-Tech Accelerator

TheHive Ashdod by Gvahim startup icon

TheHive Ashdod by Gvahim

The Kitchen FoodTech Hub startup icon

The Kitchen FoodTech Hub

Coworking Spaces

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Ashdod Hub

Organizations

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MaofTech by SMBA

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Ashdod Municipality

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