The Startup Ecosystem of Bilbao

Bilbao has 49 startups in our sample database which represents about 2% of Spain’s sampled startups. Bilbao is the 4th best startup ecosystem in Spain.

CITY RANKING

While Bilbao decreased by 14 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Spain remained stable at 4 nationally since 2022.

National Ranking

4th
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In Spain

Regional Ranking

87th
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7
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

284th
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14
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Bilbao

Startups in Bilbao excel in Energy & Environment, Ecommerce & Retail, and Hardware & and IoT. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Energy & Environment industry. One of the most promising startups in Bilbao in 2023 is Lokiero, Lookiero, and Satlantis.

Global Rank

Bilbao is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Bilbao’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 137 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Hardware & IoT. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Bilbao
Lokiero startup icon
Lokiero
Lookiero startup icon
Lookiero
Satlantis startup icon
Satlantis

Startups

Successful Energy & Environment startups in Bilbao
Bloowatch startup icon
Bloowatch
NAUTILUS Floating Solutions startup icon
NAUTILUS Floating Solutions
Solarpack startup icon
Solarpack

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Energy & Environment icon
Energy & Environment
#137 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 16 startups for Energy & Environment.

Ecommerce & Retail icon
Ecommerce & Retail
#145 worldwide

The Ecommerce & Retail industry in Bilbao is ranked 145 globally. There are 6 startups for Ecommerce & Retail on our sample database and map.

Hardware & IoT icon
Hardware & IoT
#163 worldwide

Hardware & IoT is ranked 163rd in the world. Our database contains 5 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Bilbao's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Bilbao there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Ecommerce & Retail, Hardware & IoT. These three industries represent about 55% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Bilbao.

4th

National Rank

87th

Regional Rank

Overview

Bilbao is Spain's 4th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 87th in Western Europe. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Bilbao is ranked 284th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Lokiero.

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

Accelerators

BEAZ startup icon

BEAZ

Bilbao Port startup icon

Bilbao Port

Bind 4.0 startup icon

Bind 4.0

Coworking Spaces

Regus - Bilbao, Deusto startup icon

Regus - Bilbao, Deusto

Regus - Bilbao Gran Via startup icon

Regus - Bilbao Gran Via

Spaces - Bilbao, Abando startup icon

Spaces - Bilbao, Abando

Organizations

Orkestra - Basque Institute of Competitiveness startup icon

Orkestra - Basque Institute of Competitiveness

Seed Capital Bizkaia startup icon

Seed Capital Bizkaia

Talde Gestión SGEIC, SA startup icon

Talde Gestión SGEIC, SA

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