The Startup Ecosystem of Istanbul
Istanbul boasts 360 startups in our sample database which represents about 73% of Turkey’s sampled startups. Istanbul is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Turkey.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Istanbul shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 3 spots.
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In Turkey
Regional Ranking
In Eastern Europe
Global Ranking
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The Startup Ecosystem in Istanbul
Global Rank
Istanbul is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Istanbul’s startups excel particularly in Social & Leisure where it ranks 26 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Education. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Turkey - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 66th + 3 | 9.908 | 2.67 | 4.89 | 2.35 | |
2nd 0 | 280th - 70 | 2.394 | 0.48 | 0.24 | 1.68 | |
3rd 0 | 409th - 25 | 1.153 | 0.26 | 0.09 | 0.81 | |
4th 0 | 817th - 168 | 0.257 | 0.06 | 0.02 | 0.18 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Istanbul
Startups
Successful Social & Leisure startups in Istanbul
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 115 startups for Social & Leisure.
In Eastern Europe, Istanbul's Ecommerce & Retail is in top 31. Istanbul has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Ecommerce & Retail startups that are represented on our map.
Education is ranked 54th in the world. Our database contains 49 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Istanbul's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Istanbul there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Social & Leisure, Ecommerce & Retail, Education. These three industries represent about 61% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Istanbul.
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Overview
Istanbul is Turkey's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 3rd in Eastern Europe. With a population of undefined, Istanbul is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Vivense Home & Living and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Getir and Kolektif House.
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Startup Infrastructure in Istanbul
Accelerators
KWORKS Koc University Entrepreneurship Research Center
Innogate
Startupbootcamp Istanbul
Coworking Spaces
Kolektif House
Impact Hub Istanbul
Organizations
IdeaCube
animadverto LLC
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