The Startup Ecosystem of Barcelona
Barcelona boasts 1442 startups in our sample database which represents about 54% of Spain’s sampled startups. Barcelona is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Spain.
CITY RANKING
Barcelona kept its position stable in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, ranking 37th.
National Ranking
In Spain
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Barcelona
Global Rank
Barcelona is ranked within the top 40 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Barcelona’s startups excel particularly in Foodtech where it ranks 15 and in Energy & Environment, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Spain - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 37th 0 | 20.669 | 6.18 | 11.49 | 3.00 | |
2nd 0 | 50th - 5 | 14.378 | 3.58 | 7.49 | 3.31 | |
3rd 0 | 159th - 13 | 4.911 | 0.82 | 0.78 | 3.31 | |
4th 0 | 270th - 53 | 2.558 | 0.39 | 0.21 | 1.96 | |
5th + 3 | 324th - 25 | 1.724 | 0.26 | 0.14 | 1.32 | |
6th + 1 | 351st - 58 | 1.519 | 0.24 | 0.11 | 1.17 | |
7th - 2 | 360th - 135 | 1.462 | 0.28 | 0.06 | 1.12 | |
8th - 2 | 372nd - 127 | 1.383 | 0.23 | 0.09 | 1.06 | |
9th + 3 | 414th + 193 | 1.120 | 0.12 | 0.14 | 0.86 | |
10th - 1 | 424th + 7 | 1.072 | 0.16 | 0.09 | 0.82 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Barcelona
Startups
Successful Foodtech startups in Barcelona
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 383 startups for Foodtech.
In Western Europe, Barcelona's Energy & Environment is in top 16. Barcelona has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Energy & Environment startups that are represented on our map.
Ecommerce & Retail is ranked 21st in the world. Our database contains 209 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Barcelona's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Barcelona there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Foodtech, Energy & Environment, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 56% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Barcelona.
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Regional Rank
Overview
Barcelona is Spain's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 6th in Western Europe. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Barcelona is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Paack and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Glovo and Regus Plaza Catalunya.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Barcelona
Accelerators
Startupbootcamp IOT & Data Barcelona
GameBCN
Itnig
Coworking Spaces
Wework Barcelona / Ciutat de Granada
Wework Barcelona / Carrer Llacuna
Wework Barcelona / Glòries
Organizations
Simon Effing
Being Global
La Salle Technova
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