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

7th
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In United States

Regional Ranking

7th
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In North America

Global Ranking

18th
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1
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Washington

Our startup ecosystem map for Washington DC Area includes a sample of 923 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 11 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Contributing to the vitality of this startup ecosystem are the 1 pantheon member entity. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

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

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Startups

Notable Startups in Washington
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Arcadia
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MapBox
Virtru startup icon
Virtru

Startups

Successful Energy & Environment startups in Washington
Arcadia startup icon
Arcadia
Gardyn startup icon
Gardyn
XENERGY startup icon
XENERGY

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Energy & Environment icon
Energy & Environment
#7 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 171 startups for Energy & Environment.

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Health
#9 worldwide

The Health industry in Washington DC Area is ranked 9 globally. There are 72 startups for Health on our sample database and map.

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Foodtech
#10 worldwide

Foodtech is ranked 10th in the world. Our database contains 48 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Washington's Startup Ecosystem?

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.

7th

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

Accelerators

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AFWERX

Sodexo Live startup icon

Sodexo Live

Startup Lewisburg startup icon

Startup Lewisburg

Coworking Spaces

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Midtown Center

1201 Wilson Boulevard startup icon

1201 Wilson Boulevard

University of Maryland startup icon

University of Maryland

Organizations

Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research startup icon

Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research

IEEE Computer Society startup icon

IEEE Computer Society

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Startups Ignite Ltd

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