The Startup Ecosystem of Hefei

Hefei has 20 startups in our sample database.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Hefei shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 32 spots.

National Ranking

22nd
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2
In China

Regional Ranking

31st
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3
In East Asia

Global Ranking

379th
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32
Worldwide

Startups

Hefei Top Startup Industries

Hardware & IoT icon
Hardware & IoT
#181 worldwide

4 startups

Software & Data icon
Software & Data
#211 worldwide

10 startups

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Social & Leisure
2 startups

2 startups

Ecosystem HealthCheck

Hefei Ecosystem Health Check

The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Hefei 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
ParameterParameter Global rankParameter rank change since 2022ResultContribution to total scoreRank gain / loss due to parameter
Total Score379320.91100%0
Quantity Score604-631-1880.0636.96%-66
Sample size of startups363-378-47196.96%48
Sample size of accelerators487-1139-14600%-6
Sample size of coworking spaces914-11391300%-25
Community Score633-1139-30600%-21

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Ecosystem

The Startup Ecosystem in Hefei

Startups in Hefei excel in Hardware & IoT, Software & Data, and Social & and Leisure. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Hardware & IoT industry. One of the most promising startups in Hefei in 2023 is Origin Quantum, Youxigou, and BlueX Microelectronics.

Global Rank

Hefei is ranked within the top 400 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Hefei’s startups excel particularly in Hardware & IoT where it ranks 181 and in Software & Data, and Social & Leisure. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Hefei
Origin Quantum startup icon
Origin Quantum
Youxigou startup icon
Youxigou
BlueX Microelectronics startup icon
BlueX Microelectronics

Startups

Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Hefei
BlueX Microelectronics startup icon
BlueX Microelectronics

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Hefei's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Hefei there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Hardware & IoT, Software & Data, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 80% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Hefei.

22nd

National Rank

31st

Regional Rank

Overview

Hefei is China's 22nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 31st in East Asia. With a population of 2M - 10M people, Hefei is ranked 379th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Origin Quantum.

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