The Startup Ecosystem of Brussels
Brussels has 175 startups in our sample database which represents about 33% of Belgium’s sampled startups. Brussels is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Belgium.
CITY RANKING
While Brussels decreased by 13 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Belgium remained stable at 1 nationally since 2022.
National Ranking
In Belgium
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Brussels
Global Rank
Brussels is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Brussels’s startups excel particularly in Software and Data where it ranks 48 and in Social & Leisure, and Health. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Belgium - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 72nd - 13 | 8.730 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 131st + 18 | 5.355 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 241st + 14 | 2.046 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 289th + 38 | 1.437 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th + 1 | 447th - 41 | 0.667 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th - 1 | 551st - 167 | 0.416 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th 0 | 562nd - 9 | 0.399 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th 0 | 564th + 26 | 0.395 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th 0 | 629th - 31 | 0.327 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th 0 | 862nd - 89 | 0.167 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Brussels
Startups
Successful Software and Data startups in Brussels
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 56 startups for Software and Data.
The Social & Leisure industry in Brussels is ranked 80 globally. There are 18 startups for Social & Leisure on our sample database and map.
Health is ranked 83rd in the world. Our database contains 15 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Brussels's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Brussels there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Software and Data, Social & Leisure, Health. These three industries represent about 51% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Brussels.
1st
National Rank
18th
Regional Rank
Overview
Brussels is Belgium's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 18th in Western Europe. With a population of 2M - 10M people, Brussels is ranked 72nd in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Itsme and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as GDPR and Spaces - Brussels, Tour & Taxis.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Brussels
Accelerators
WFP Innovation Accelerator
Innotribe
EIT Digital Challenge
Coworking Spaces
31 Rue Du Commerce
Botanic
Regus - Groot-Bijgaarden, Dilbeek
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