The Startup Ecosystem of Cordoba

Cordoba has 192 startups in our sample database. This represents about 35% of Argentina’s startups. Cordoba is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Argentina.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Cordoba shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 8 spots.

National Ranking

2nd
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In Argentina

Regional Ranking

12th
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In South America

Global Ranking

240th
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8
Worldwide

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Ecosystem

Startup Ecosystem Overview


The startup ecosystem in Cordoba, Argentina, thrives due to its strong educational institutions, talented workforce, robust infrastructure, and supportive public sector incentives. Cordoba’s top universities, including Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (UNC), have established their own startup incubators, such as Incubadora UNC, DoingLabs, Centro de Emprendimiento, CEINN, and Andén, fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship.


The city benefits from a rich talent pool, with renowned international companies like Mercado Libre, Globant, Deloitte, and PricewaterhouseCoopers operating in the region. Cordoba is also home to major aeronautical and satellite companies like VENG and FADEA, contributing to the city’s knowledge-economy industry, which has experienced remarkable year-over-year growth of 8%.


Cordoba’s infrastructure is well-developed, featuring technology parks such as Parque cientifico tecnologico UNC and Parque Empresarial aeropuerto, as well as business complexes like Ciudad Empresaria and Capitalinas. These facilities provide advanced infrastructure, logistics services, and comprehensive support for startups to establish and expand their operations.


The public sector in Cordoba offers attractive incentives to support startups and encourage innovation. State-owned biotech company Ceprocor holds numerous patents and technologies, while the Córdoba Smart City Fund supports B2G companies and promotes public-private collaboration. Additionally, the Knowledge Economy Law provides tax incentives for eligible companies, recognizing the significance of software development as an industrial activity.


The Córdoba Innovation and Entrepreneurship Agency plays a pivotal role in the ecosystem, providing co-investment programs and implementing bootcamps, incubation, and acceleration programs in collaboration with other entrepreneurial organizations.


CorLab, operated by Córdoba Acelera, serves as the local organization responsible for financing and outreach programs within the Cordoba startup ecosystem. Through initiatives like the Córdoba Startup Monitor and the Córdoba Smart City Fund, CorLab works alongside other ecosystem stakeholders to support startups and drive their growth.


In summary, Cordoba’s startup ecosystem benefits from its exceptional educational institutions, skilled workforce, well-established infrastructure, and favorable public sector incentives. With the support of organizations like CorLab and a thriving entrepreneurial spirit, Cordoba is poised to foster the success and development of startups, contributing to innovation and economic growth in the region.

Startups

Cordoba Top Startup Industries

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Edtech
#107 worldwide

16 startups

Transportation icon
Transportation
#109 worldwide

13 startups

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Ecommerce & Retail
#150 worldwide

26 startups

Ecosystem HealthCheck

Cordoba Ecosystem Health Check

The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Cordoba has in each of the parameters that are part of StartupBlink's ranking algorithm. There are five tables, corresponding to the three subscores, the subscore analysis and industry ana...

  • Overperformance
  • Performance equal to global ranking
  • Underperformance
ParameterParameter Global rankParameter rank change since 2022ResultContribution to total scoreRank gain / loss due to parameter
Total Score24082.047100%0
Quantity Score14060.6431.28%66
Sample size of startups1171119120.5%75
Sample size of accelerators1383382.58%7
Sample size of coworking spaces268-43156.74%5
Community Score258-632-820.031.47%-5

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The Startup Ecosystem in Cordoba

Startups in Cordoba excel in Edtech, Transportation, and Ecommerce & and Retail. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Edtech industry. One of the most promising startups in Cordoba in 2023 is ClicOH, RAPIBOY, and Ualabee.

Global Rank

Cordoba is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Cordoba’s startups excel particularly in Edtech where it ranks 107 and in Transportation, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Cordoba
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ClicOH
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RAPIBOY
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Ualabee

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Successful Edtech startups in Cordoba
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Glodu

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Cordoba's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Cordoba there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Edtech, Transportation, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 29% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Cordoba.

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Overview

Cordoba is Argentina's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 12th in South America. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Cordoba is ranked 240th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including ClicOH.

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