The Startup Ecosystem of Dakar
Home to 93% of Senegal’s startups, Dakar boasts a vibrant startup ecosystem that is ranked 494 in the world.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Dakar developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 333 spots.
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Regional Ranking
In Western Africa
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The Startup Ecosystem in Dakar
Global Rank
Dakar is ranked within the top 500 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Dakar’s startups excel particularly in Transportation where it ranks 170 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Senegal - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 494th + 333 | 0.753 | 0.05 | 0.28 | 0.42 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Dakar
Startups
Successful Transportation startups in Dakar
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 6 startups for Transportation.
In Western Africa, Dakar's Ecommerce & Retail is in top 320. Dakar has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Ecommerce & Retail startups that are represented on our map.
Our database contains 4 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Dakar's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Dakar there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Transportation, Ecommerce & Retail, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 60% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Dakar.
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Overview
Dakar is Senegal's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 4th in Western Africa. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Dakar is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Baobab+.
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Startup Infrastructure in Dakar
Accelerators
Orange Fab
NTFV (Intracen)
StartupBootcamp
Organizations
DER/FJ
Bond'Innov
CTIC Dakar
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