The Startup Ecosystem of Brisbane
Brisbane boasts 150 startups in our sample database which represents about 8% of Australia’s sampled startups. Brisbane is the 3rd best startup ecosystem in Australia.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Brisbane shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 11 spots.
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In Australia
Regional Ranking
In Australia and Oceania
Global Ranking
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The Startup Ecosystem in Brisbane
Global Rank
Brisbane is ranked within the top 150 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Brisbane’s startups excel particularly in Transportation where it ranks 67 and in Social & Leisure, and Foodtech. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Australia - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 38th - 2 | 20.490 | 3.98 | 12.87 | 3.64 | |
2nd 0 | 42nd - 3 | 17.142 | 2.85 | 10.65 | 3.64 | |
3rd 0 | 101st + 11 | 7.151 | 1.04 | 2.47 | 3.64 | |
4th 0 | 166th + 9 | 4.810 | 0.48 | 0.69 | 3.64 | |
5th 0 | 239th - 41 | 3.248 | 0.46 | 0.24 | 2.55 | |
6th 0 | 243rd + 6 | 3.118 | 0.49 | 0.18 | 2.45 | |
7th 0 | 355th - 86 | 1.495 | 0.18 | 0.15 | 1.17 | |
8th 0 | 367th - 91 | 1.414 | 0.18 | 0.12 | 1.11 | |
9th + 1 | 543rd - 79 | 0.616 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.48 | |
10th - 1 | 622nd - 183 | 0.475 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.37 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Brisbane
Startups
Successful Transportation startups in Brisbane
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 51 startups for Transportation.
In Australia and Oceania, Brisbane's Social & Leisure is in top 74. Brisbane has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Social & Leisure startups that are represented on our map.
Foodtech is ranked 84th in the world. Our database contains 15 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Brisbane's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Brisbane there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Transportation, Social & Leisure, Foodtech. These three industries represent about 60% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Brisbane.
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Overview
Brisbane is Australia's 3rd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 3rd in Australia and Oceania. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Brisbane is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including ClipChamp.
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