The Startup Ecosystem of Graz
Graz has 53 startups in our sample database. This represents about 14% of Austria’s startups. Graz is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Austria.
CITY RANKING
While Graz decreased by 5 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Austria remained stable at 2 nationally since 2022.
National Ranking
In Austria
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
Startups
Graz Top Startup Industries
4 startups
5 startups
24 startups
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Graz Ecosystem Health Check
The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Graz has in each of the parameters that are part of StartupBlink's ranking algorithm. There are five tables, corresponding to the three subscores, the subscore analysis and industry ana...
- Overperformance
- Performance equal to global ranking
- Underperformance
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The Startup Ecosystem in Graz
Global Rank
Graz is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Graz’s startups excel particularly in Hardware & IoT where it ranks 159 and in Marketing & Sales, and Software & Data. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Austria - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 70th + 1 | 8.802 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 256th - 5 | 1.849 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 285th + 35 | 1.504 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 466th + 25 | 0.576 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th + 2 | 696th + 120 | 0.259 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th - 1 | 749th - 24 | 0.226 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th - 1 | 826th - 34 | 0.186 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Graz
Startups
Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Graz
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Graz's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Graz there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Hardware & IoT, Marketing & Sales, Software & Data. These three industries represent about 62% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Graz.
2nd
National Rank
73rd
Regional Rank
Overview
Graz is Austria's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 73rd in Western Europe. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Graz is ranked 256th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Nuki.
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