The Startup Ecosystem of Groningen
Groningen boasts 13 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of The Netherlands’s sampled startups. Groningen is the 9th best startup ecosystem in The Netherlands.
CITY RANKING
Since 2022, Groningen lost 74 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 469th worldwide.
National Ranking
In The Netherlands
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Groningen
Global Rank
Groningen is ranked within the top 500 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Groningen’s startups excel particularly in Social & Leisure where it ranks 275 and in Software and Data, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in The Netherlands - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 27th + 2 | 26.807 | 3.46 | 19.97 | 3.38 | |
2nd 0 | 154th - 31 | 5.026 | 0.75 | 0.90 | 3.38 | |
3rd + 1 | 176th - 19 | 4.609 | 0.64 | 0.59 | 3.38 | |
4th - 1 | 179th - 48 | 4.559 | 0.60 | 0.58 | 3.38 | |
5th 0 | 185th - 13 | 4.468 | 0.66 | 0.43 | 3.38 | |
6th 0 | 221st + 129 | 3.682 | 0.13 | 0.71 | 2.84 | |
7th + 2 | 271st + 162 | 2.538 | 0.07 | 0.65 | 1.82 | |
8th 0 | 345th + 59 | 1.559 | 0.12 | 0.23 | 1.20 | |
9th - 2 | 469th - 74 | 0.815 | 0.13 | 0.06 | 0.63 | |
10th + 3 | 551st + 92 | 0.595 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.46 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Groningen
Startups
Successful Social & Leisure startups in Groningen
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 4 startups for Social & Leisure.
In Western Europe, Groningen's Software and Data is in top 441. Groningen has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Software and Data startups that are represented on our map.
Our database contains 2 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Groningen's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Groningen there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Social & Leisure, Software and Data, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 69% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Groningen.
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National Rank
148th
Regional Rank
Overview
Groningen is The Netherlands' 9th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 148th in Western Europe. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Groningen is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Chordify.
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