Galway has 40 startups in our sample database which represents about 7% of Ireland’s sampled startups. Galway is the 3rd best startup ecosystem in Ireland.
While Galway decreased by 17 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Ireland remained stable at 3 nationally since 2022.
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Galway is ranked within the top 400 startup ecosystems globally.
Galway’s startups excel particularly in Health where it ranks 133 and in Fintech, and Software and Data. Find out more
2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
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1st 0 | 51st - 5 | 12.930 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 275th + 22 | 1.613 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 315th - 17 | 1.220 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 352nd + 47 | 1.000 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th new | 416th new | 0.760 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th + 3 | 800th new | 0.199 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th - 1 | 941st - 10 | 0.136 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th - 3 | 960th - 94 | 0.128 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
On our map, you can explore a total of 14 startups for Health.
The Fintech industry in Galway is ranked 265 globally. There are 11 startups for Fintech on our sample database and map.
Software and Data is ranked 284th in the world. Our database contains 3 startups for this industry.
Within Galway there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Health, Fintech, Software and Data. These three industries represent about 70% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Galway.
Galway is Ireland's 3rd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 100th in Western Europe. With a population of <0.1M people, Galway is ranked th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Spotlight Oral Care.
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