The Startup Ecosystem of Galway
Galway boasts 41 startups in our sample database which represents about 7% of Ireland’s sampled startups. Galway is the 3rd best startup ecosystem in Ireland.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Galway shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 21 spots.
National Ranking
In Ireland
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
ECOSYSTEM
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The Startup Ecosystem in Galway
Global Rank
Galway is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Galway’s startups excel particularly in Health where it ranks 165 and in Fintech, and Software and Data. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Ireland - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business 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 + 1 | 866th + 49 | 0.222 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.17 | |
6th new | 931st new | 0.187 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.15 | |
7th new | 957th new | 0.176 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.14 | |
8th - 3 | 996th - 151 | 0.158 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.12 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Galway
Startups
Successful Health startups in Galway
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 15 startups for Health.
In Western Europe, Galway's Fintech is in top 240. Galway has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Fintech startups that are represented on our map.
Software and Data is ranked 295th in the world. Our database contains 3 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Galway's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
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 71% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Galway.
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National Rank
90th
Regional Rank
Overview
Galway is Ireland's 3rd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 90th in Western Europe. With a population of <0.1M people, Galway is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Spotlight Oral Care.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Galway
Coworking Spaces
Super Pixel Labs
Organizations
Galway Startup Businesses Meetup
Donncha Hughes, Business Advisor
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