The Startup Ecosystem of Graz
Graz has 52 startups in our sample database which represents about 14% of Austria’s sampled 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
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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 and 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
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 24 startups for Hardware & IoT.
The Marketing & Sales industry in Graz is ranked 159 globally. There are 10 startups for Marketing & Sales on our sample database and map.
Software and Data is ranked 181st in the world. Our database contains 5 startups for this industry.
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Overview
Within Graz there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Hardware & IoT, Marketing & Sales, Software and Data. These three industries represent about 75% 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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