The Startup Ecosystem of Debrecen

Debrecen has 12 startups in our sample database. This represents about 5% of Hungary’s startups. Debrecen is the 3rd best startup ecosystem in Hungary.

CITY RANKING

Since 2023, Debrecen lost 21 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 637th worldwide.

National Ranking

3rd
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1
In Hungary

Regional Ranking

49th
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6
In Eastern Europe

Global Ranking

637th
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21
Worldwide

Startups

Debrecen Top Startup Industries

Software & Data icon
Software & Data
#488 worldwide

4 startups

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Healthtech
3 startups

3 startups

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Edtech
2 startups

2 startups

Ecosystem HealthCheck

Debrecen Ecosystem Health Check

The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Debrecen 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 Score637-210.322100%0
Quantity Score558-567-260.07322.76%7
Sample size of startups492-519551122.76%176
Sample size of accelerators341-477010%-3
Sample size of coworking spaces555-604-5040%16
Community Score633-1139-30600%-38

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The Startup Ecosystem in Debrecen

Startups in Debrecen excel in Software & Data, Healthtech, and and Edtech. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Software & Data industry. One of the most promising startups in Debrecen in 2023 is Xeropan, Conversific, and CodersRank.

Global Rank

Debrecen is ranked within the top 1000 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Debrecen’s startups excel particularly in Software & Data where it ranks 488 and in Healthtech, and Edtech. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Debrecen
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Xeropan
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Conversific
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CodersRank

Startups

Successful Software & Data startups in Debrecen
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Conversific
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CodersRank
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Oneminorder

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Debrecen's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Debrecen there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Software & Data, Healthtech, Edtech. These three industries represent about 75% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Debrecen.

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National Rank

49th

Regional Rank

Overview

Debrecen is Hungary's 3rd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 49th in Eastern Europe. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Debrecen is ranked 637th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Xeropan.

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