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
In Spain
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Bilbao
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
Top Cities for Startups in Spain - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 40th - 3 | 17.658 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 49th + 1 | 13.514 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 184th - 25 | 3.317 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 284th - 14 | 1.504 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th 0 | 332nd - 8 | 1.141 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th + 1 | 340th + 20 | 1.065 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th + 1 | 370th + 2 | 0.933 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th - 2 | 382nd - 31 | 0.890 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th 0 | 418th - 4 | 0.757 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th 0 | 436th - 12 | 0.704 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Bilbao
Startups
Successful Energy & Environment startups in Bilbao
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 16 startups for Energy & Environment.
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 is ranked 163rd in the world. Our database contains 5 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
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.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Bilbao
Accelerators
BEAZ
Bilbao Port
Bind 4.0
Coworking Spaces
Regus - Bilbao, Deusto
Regus - Bilbao Gran Via
Spaces - Bilbao, Abando
Organizations
Orkestra - Basque Institute of Competitiveness
Seed Capital Bizkaia
Talde Gestión SGEIC, SA
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