The Startup Ecosystem of Bologna

Bologna has 35 startups in our sample database which represents about 3% of Italy’s sampled startups. Bologna is the 5th best startup ecosystem in Italy.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Bologna shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 1 spot.

National Ranking

5th
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In Italy

Regional Ranking

105th
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2
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

333rd
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1
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Bologna

Startups in Bologna excel in Ecommerce & Retail, Software and Data, and Hardware & and IoT. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Ecommerce & Retail industry. One of the most promising startups in Bologna in 2023 is Musixmatch, Cubbit, and Cesarine - Home Food.

Global Rank

Bologna is ranked within the top 400 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Bologna’s startups excel particularly in Ecommerce & Retail where it ranks 213 and in Software and Data, and Hardware & IoT. Find out more

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3.808
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1.758
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1.133
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0.641
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0.430
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0.423
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Startups

Notable Startups in Bologna
Musixmatch startup icon
Musixmatch
Cubbit startup icon
Cubbit
Cesarine - Home Food startup icon
Cesarine - Home Food

Startups

Successful Ecommerce & Retail startups in Bologna
CheBuoni.it startup icon
CheBuoni.it
FruttaWeb startup icon
FruttaWeb
Baschieri & Pellagri startup icon
Baschieri & Pellagri

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Ecommerce & Retail icon
Ecommerce & Retail
#213 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 15 startups for Ecommerce & Retail.

Software and Data icon
Software and Data
#251 worldwide

The Software and Data industry in Bologna is ranked 251 globally. There are 5 startups for Software and Data on our sample database and map.

Hardware & IoT icon
Hardware & IoT
#267 worldwide

Hardware & IoT is ranked 267th in the world. Our database contains 5 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Bologna's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Bologna there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Software and Data, Hardware & IoT. These three industries represent about 71% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Bologna.

5th

National Rank

105th

Regional Rank

Overview

Bologna is Italy's 5th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 105th in Western Europe. With a population of 0.5M - 1M people, Bologna is ranked th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Musixmatch.

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