The Startup Ecosystem of Hamilton
Hamilton boasts 32 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of Canada’s sampled startups. Hamilton is the 14th best startup ecosystem in Canada.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Hamilton shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 13 spots.
National Ranking
In Canada
Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Hamilton
Global Rank
Hamilton is ranked within the top 400 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Hamilton’s startups excel particularly in Ecommerce & Retail where it ranks 215 and in Health, and Software and Data. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Canada - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 24th + 2 | 31.266 | 5.34 | 22.96 | 2.97 | |
2nd 0 | 40th + 2 | 18.880 | 3.27 | 12.10 | 3.51 | |
3rd 0 | 45th + 1 | 15.084 | 2.13 | 9.84 | 3.11 | |
4th 0 | 89th 0 | 7.943 | 0.86 | 3.58 | 3.51 | |
5th 0 | 91st + 10 | 7.916 | 0.77 | 4.01 | 3.14 | |
6th 0 | 104th + 12 | 6.997 | 1.25 | 2.24 | 3.51 | |
7th + 1 | 140th - 14 | 5.306 | 0.88 | 0.92 | 3.51 | |
8th - 1 | 142nd - 17 | 5.239 | 0.72 | 1.01 | 3.51 | |
9th 0 | 183rd - 42 | 4.495 | 0.77 | 0.23 | 3.50 | |
10th 0 | 184th + 9 | 4.490 | 0.34 | 0.65 | 3.49 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Hamilton
Startups
Successful Ecommerce & Retail startups in Hamilton
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 7 startups for Ecommerce & Retail.
In North America, Hamilton's Health is in top 220. Hamilton has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Health startups that are represented on our map.
Software and Data is ranked 343rd in the world. Our database contains 4 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Hamilton's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Hamilton there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Health, Software and Data. These three industries represent about 53% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Hamilton.
14th
National Rank
107th
Regional Rank
Overview
Hamilton is Canada's 14th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 107th in North America. With a population of 0.5M - 1M people, Hamilton is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Nix Sensor Ltd..
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