The Startup Ecosystem of Baltimore

Baltimore has 189 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of The United States’s sampled startups. Baltimore is the 26th best startup ecosystem in The United States.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Baltimore developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 11 spots.

National Ranking

26th
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8
In United States

Regional Ranking

31st
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8
In North America

Global Ranking

81st
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11
Worldwide

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The Startup Ecosystem in Baltimore

Startups in Baltimore excel in Health, Foodtech, and Software and and Data. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Health industry. One of the most promising startups in Baltimore in 2023 is Facet Wealth, Huntress, and Catalyte.

Global Rank

Baltimore is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Baltimore’s startups excel particularly in Health where it ranks 36 and in Foodtech, and Software and Data. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Baltimore
Facet Wealth startup icon
Facet Wealth
Huntress startup icon
Huntress
Catalyte startup icon
Catalyte

Startups

Successful Health startups in Baltimore
Delfi Diagnostics startup icon
Delfi Diagnostics
b.well Connected Health startup icon
b.well Connected Health
BurnAlong startup icon
BurnAlong

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Health icon
Health
#36 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 55 startups for Health.

Foodtech icon
Foodtech
#84 worldwide

The Foodtech industry in Baltimore is ranked 84 globally. There are 49 startups for Foodtech on our sample database and map.

Software and Data icon
Software and Data
#85 worldwide

Software and Data is ranked 85th in the world. Our database contains 16 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Baltimore's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Baltimore there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Health, Foodtech, Software and Data. These three industries represent about 63% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Baltimore.

26th

National Rank

31st

Regional Rank

Overview

Baltimore is The United States' 26th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 31st in North America. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Baltimore is ranked th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Facet Wealth.

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

Accelerators

UMB: The Grid startup icon

UMB: The Grid

bwtech@UMBC: The Cyber Incubator startup icon

bwtech@UMBC: The Cyber Incubator

Open Works startup icon

Open Works

Coworking Spaces

Regus - Maryland, Baltimore - Legg Mason Tower startup icon

Regus - Maryland, Baltimore - Legg Mason Tower

Regus - Maryland, Baltimore - Inner Harbor Center startup icon

Regus - Maryland, Baltimore - Inner Harbor Center

Regus - Maryland, Annapolis - Towne Center startup icon

Regus - Maryland, Annapolis - Towne Center

Organizations

Maryland Momentum Fund startup icon

Maryland Momentum Fund

Healthworx startup icon

Healthworx

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