The Startup Ecosystem of Fribourg
Fribourg boasts 10 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of Switzerland’s sampled startups. Fribourg is the 11th best startup ecosystem in Switzerland.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Fribourg developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 152 spots.
National Ranking
In Switzerland
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Fribourg
Global Rank
Fribourg is ranked within the top 1000 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Fribourg’s startups excel particularly in Hardware & IoT where it ranks 277 and in Software and Data, and Energy & Environment. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Switzerland - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 68th - 11 | 9.626 | 2.24 | 3.81 | 3.58 | |
2nd 0 | 107th - 14 | 6.775 | 0.50 | 2.70 | 3.58 | |
3rd 0 | 109th - 13 | 6.703 | 0.81 | 2.32 | 3.58 | |
4th + 1 | 121st + 45 | 5.790 | 0.48 | 1.74 | 3.58 | |
5th - 1 | 138th - 20 | 5.329 | 0.73 | 1.02 | 3.58 | |
6th 0 | 193rd + 11 | 4.332 | 0.06 | 0.88 | 3.38 | |
7th 0 | 304th - 80 | 2.017 | 0.29 | 0.15 | 1.58 | |
8th + 1 | 358th + 67 | 1.472 | 0.09 | 0.23 | 1.15 | |
9th - 1 | 401st - 35 | 1.196 | 0.14 | 0.12 | 0.94 | |
10th 0 | 481st + 92 | 0.783 | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.61 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Fribourg
Startups
Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Fribourg
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 3 startups for Hardware & IoT.
In Western Europe, Fribourg's Software and Data is in top 551. Fribourg has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Software and Data startups that are represented on our map.
Our database contains 1 startup for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Fribourg's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Fribourg there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Hardware & IoT, Software and Data, Energy & Environment. These three industries represent about 70% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Fribourg.
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National Rank
205th
Regional Rank
Overview
Fribourg is Switzerland's 11th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 205th in Western Europe. With a population of <0.1M people, Fribourg is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Beqom.
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