The Startup Ecosystem of Cebu City
Cebu City boasts 25 startups in our sample database which represents about 9% of The Philippines’s sampled startups. Cebu City is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in The Philippines.
CITY RANKING
While Cebu City decreased by 181 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in The Philippines remained stable at 2 nationally since 2021.
National Ranking
In Philippines
Regional Ranking
In South East Asia
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Cebu City
Global Rank
Cebu City is ranked within the top 500 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Cebu City’s startups excel particularly in Transportation where it ranks 161 and in Marketing & Sales, and Social & Leisure. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Philippines - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 100th - 13 | 7.327 | 1.61 | 3.87 | 1.85 | |
2nd 0 | 449th - 181 | 0.915 | 0.25 | 0.07 | 0.59 | |
3rd 0 | 708th - 215 | 0.364 | 0.10 | 0.03 | 0.24 | |
4th new | 952nd new | 0.177 | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.12 | |
5th - 1 | 959th - 173 | 0.175 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.11 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Cebu City
Startups
Successful Transportation startups in Cebu City
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 8 startups for Transportation.
In South East Asia, Cebu City's Marketing & Sales is in top 208. Cebu City has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Marketing & Sales startups that are represented on our map.
Social & Leisure is ranked 282nd in the world. Our database contains 3 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Cebu City's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Cebu City there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Transportation, Marketing & Sales, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 64% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Cebu City.
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National Rank
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Regional Rank
Overview
Cebu City is The Philippines' 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 10th in South East Asia. With a population of 0.5M - 1M people, Cebu City is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including MyNimo.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Cebu City
Accelerators
Social Impact Accelerator
UC BeeHive Accelerator
Coworking Spaces
The Company Cebu IT Park
The Hive Co-working Cebu
Kitterlson Carpo Coworking Cebu
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