The Startup Ecosystem of Washington DC Area
Washington DC Area has 923 startups in our sample database which represents about 3% of The United States’s sampled startups. Washington DC Area is the 7th best startup ecosystem in The United States.
CITY RANKING
In 2023, the startup scene of Washington DC Area shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 1 spot.
National Ranking
In United States
Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Washington
Global Rank
Washington DC Area is ranked within the top 20 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Washington DC Area’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 7 and in Health, and Foodtech. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in United States - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 1st 0 | 546.427 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 2nd 0 | 223.407 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 4th 0 | 116.943 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 5th 0 | 103.337 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th 0 | 12th - 1 | 48.190 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th 0 | 15th - 1 | 38.352 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th 0 | 18th + 1 | 34.200 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th 0 | 21st - 1 | 33.444 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th 0 | 22nd - 1 | 33.148 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th 0 | 26th 0 | 29.255 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Washington
Startups
Successful Energy & Environment startups in Washington
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 171 startups for Energy & Environment.
The Health industry in Washington DC Area is ranked 9 globally. There are 72 startups for Health on our sample database and map.
Foodtech is ranked 10th in the world. Our database contains 48 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
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Overview
Within Washington DC Area there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Health, Foodtech. These three industries represent about 32% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Washington DC Area.
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National Rank
7th
Regional Rank
Overview
Washington DC Area is The United States' 7th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 7th in North America. With a population of <0.1M people, Washington DC Area is ranked 18th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Arcadia and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Lockheed Martin and Regus - Virginia, Fairfax - Willow Oaks II.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Washington
Accelerators
AFWERX
Sodexo Live
Startup Lewisburg
Coworking Spaces
Midtown Center
1201 Wilson Boulevard
University of Maryland
Organizations
Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research
IEEE Computer Society
Startups Ignite Ltd
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