The Startup Ecosystem of Helsinki
Helsinki boasts 478 startups in our sample database which represents about 72% of Finland’s sampled startups. Helsinki is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Finland.
CITY RANKING
While Helsinki decreased by 4 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Finland remained stable at 1 nationally since 2021.
National Ranking
In Finland
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Helsinki
Global Rank
Helsinki is ranked within the top 50 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Helsinki’s startups excel particularly in Foodtech where it ranks 18 and in Marketing & Sales, and Transportation. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Finland - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 48th - 4 | 14.795 | 2.42 | 8.69 | 3.68 | |
2nd + 1 | 195th + 137 | 4.312 | 0.12 | 1.39 | 2.80 | |
3rd + 1 | 300th + 80 | 2.041 | 0.14 | 0.29 | 1.60 | |
4th - 2 | 328th - 2 | 1.674 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 1.32 | |
5th 0 | 743rd - 71 | 0.325 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.26 | |
6th 0 | 768th - 52 | 0.300 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.24 | |
7th new | 896th new | 0.201 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.16 | |
8th new | 925th new | 0.191 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.15 | |
9th new | 927th new | 0.190 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Helsinki
Startups
Successful Foodtech startups in Helsinki
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 135 startups for Foodtech.
In Western Europe, Helsinki's Marketing & Sales is in top 21. Helsinki has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Marketing & Sales startups that are represented on our map.
Transportation is ranked 25th in the world. Our database contains 32 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Helsinki's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Helsinki there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Foodtech, Marketing & Sales, Transportation. These three industries represent about 45% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Helsinki.
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National Rank
9th
Regional Rank
Overview
Helsinki is Finland's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 9th in Western Europe. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Helsinki is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Swappie and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Nokia and MInimun Viable Office.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Helsinki
Accelerators
Solita Accelerator Program
Lifeline Ventures
xEdu
Coworking Spaces
MInimun Viable Office
Mushrooming
Village Works
Organizations
NewCo Helsinki
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