The Startup Ecosystem of Cork
Cork has 41 startups in our sample database which represents about 7% of Ireland’s sampled startups. Cork is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Ireland.
CITY RANKING
In 2023, the startup scene of Cork shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 22 spots.
National Ranking
In Ireland
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
ECOSYSTEM
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The Startup Ecosystem in Cork
Global Rank
Cork is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Cork’s startups excel particularly in Hardware & IoT where it ranks 169 and in Health, and Social & Leisure. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Ireland - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 51st - 5 | 12.930 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 275th + 22 | 1.613 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 315th - 17 | 1.220 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 352nd + 47 | 1.000 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th new | 416th new | 0.760 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th + 3 | 800th new | 0.199 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th - 1 | 941st - 10 | 0.136 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th - 3 | 960th - 94 | 0.128 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Cork
Startups
Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Cork
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 13 startups for Hardware & IoT.
The Health industry in Cork is ranked 175 globally. There are 11 startups for Health on our sample database and map.
Social & Leisure is ranked 204th in the world. Our database contains 4 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Cork's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Cork there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Hardware & IoT, Health, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 68% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Cork.
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National Rank
85th
Regional Rank
Overview
Cork is Ireland's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 85th in Western Europe. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Cork is ranked 275th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Workvivo.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Cork
Coworking Spaces
Regus - Cork, Cube Building
Regus - Cork City Gate
Spaces - Cork, Horgans Quay
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