The Startup Ecosystem of Stuttgart
Stuttgart boasts 49 startups in our sample database which represents about 2% of Germany’s sampled startups. Stuttgart is the 7th best startup ecosystem in Germany.
CITY RANKING
Since 2022, Stuttgart lost 60 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 168th worldwide.
National Ranking
In Germany
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Stuttgart
Global Rank
Stuttgart is ranked within the top 200 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Stuttgart’s startups excel particularly in Hardware & IoT where it ranks 44 and in Transportation, and Social & Leisure. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Germany - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 12th + 1 | 48.355 | 4.99 | 39.83 | 3.54 | |
2nd 0 | 39th - 1 | 19.652 | 2.48 | 13.63 | 3.54 | |
3rd 0 | 75th - 11 | 9.078 | 1.45 | 4.10 | 3.54 | |
4th + 2 | 135th - 8 | 5.386 | 0.75 | 1.10 | 3.54 | |
5th - 1 | 146th - 49 | 5.202 | 0.79 | 0.87 | 3.54 | |
6th + 1 | 152nd - 22 | 5.059 | 0.30 | 1.23 | 3.54 | |
7th - 2 | 168th - 60 | 4.780 | 0.46 | 0.79 | 3.54 | |
8th + 2 | 199th - 18 | 4.213 | 0.04 | 0.89 | 3.28 | |
9th + 12 | 204th + 182 | 3.991 | 0.10 | 0.86 | 3.04 | |
10th + 1 | 214th - 20 | 3.814 | 0.44 | 0.40 | 2.97 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Stuttgart
Startups
Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Stuttgart
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 20 startups for Hardware & IoT.
In Western Europe, Stuttgart's Transportation is in top 94. Stuttgart has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Transportation startups that are represented on our map.
Social & Leisure is ranked 124th in the world. Our database contains 6 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Stuttgart's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Stuttgart there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Hardware & IoT, Transportation, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 69% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Stuttgart.
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National Rank
47th
Regional Rank
Overview
Stuttgart is Germany's 7th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 47th in Western Europe. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Stuttgart is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Instagrid and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Bosch and Coworking Heilbronn.
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