The Startup Ecosystem of Dublin

Dublin boasts 408 startups in our sample database which represents about 69% of Ireland’s sampled startups. Dublin is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Ireland.

CITY RANKING

In 2022, the startup scene of Dublin shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 5 spots.

National Ranking

1st
0
In Ireland

Regional Ranking

8th
+
2
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

46th
+
5
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Dublin

Our startup ecosystem map for Dublin includes a sample of 408 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 5 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Dublin is ranked within the top 50 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Dublin’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 11 and in Health, and Software and Data. Find out more

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2022 National Rank & Change ▲
2022 National Rank & Change City
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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness Score
1st
0
46th
+
5
15.049
2.20
9.36
3.49
2nd
0
297th
+
17
2.154
0.22
0.26
1.67
3rd
0
298th
+
21
2.067
0.17
0.29
1.61
4th
0
399th
+
132
1.205
0.09
0.18
0.94
5th
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1
866th
+
49
0.222
0.02
0.03
0.17
6th
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931st
new
0.187
0.02
0.02
0.15
7th
new
957th
new
0.176
0.02
0.02
0.14
8th
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3
996th
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151
0.158
0.02
0.02
0.12
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Startups

Notable Startups in Dublin
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Fenergo
Immedis startup icon
Immedis
Cubic Telecom startup icon
Cubic Telecom

Startups

Successful Energy & Environment startups in Dublin
Exergyn startup icon
Exergyn
MaREI startup icon
MaREI
Ambisense startup icon
Ambisense

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Energy & Environment icon
Energy & Environment
#11 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 118 startups for Energy & Environment.

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Health
#20 worldwide

In Western Europe, Dublin's Health is in top 20. Dublin has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Health startups that are represented on our map.

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Software and Data
#44 worldwide

Software and Data is ranked 44th in the world. Our database contains 59 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Dublin's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Dublin there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Health, Software and Data. These three industries represent about 59% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Dublin.

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National Rank

8th

Regional Rank

Overview

Dublin is Ireland's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 8th in Western Europe. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Dublin is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Fenergo.

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Startup Infrastructure in Dublin
With a large variety of initiatives, Dublin's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Western Europe. Dublin offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Dublin's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

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Dog patch labs

NDRC startup icon

NDRC

Synergy Centre (New Frontiers) startup icon

Synergy Centre (New Frontiers)

Coworking Spaces

COCREATE startup icon

COCREATE

Regus Pembroke House startup icon

Regus Pembroke House

The Chase Business Centre startup icon

The Chase Business Centre

Organizations

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Startup Ireland

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