The Startup Ecosystem of Izmir

Izmir has 31 startups in our sample database which represents about 6% of Turkey’s sampled startups. Izmir is the 3rd best startup ecosystem in Turkey.

CITY RANKING

While Izmir decreased by 32 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Turkey remained stable at 3 nationally since 2022.

National Ranking

3rd
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In Turkey

Regional Ranking

33rd
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4
In Eastern Europe

Global Ranking

441st
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32
Worldwide

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The Startup Ecosystem in Izmir

Startups in Izmir excel in Energy & Environment, Hardware & IoT, and Software and and Data. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Energy & Environment industry. One of the most promising startups in Izmir in 2023 is Glocalzone, KolayOto, and Ela Game Studio.

Global Rank

Izmir is ranked within the top 500 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Izmir’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 166 and in Hardware & IoT, and Software and Data. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Izmir
Glocalzone startup icon
Glocalzone
KolayOto startup icon
KolayOto
Ela Game Studio startup icon
Ela Game Studio

Startups

Successful Energy & Environment startups in Izmir
Aco Recycling startup icon
Aco Recycling

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Energy & Environment icon
Energy & Environment
#166 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 13 startups for Energy & Environment.

Hardware & IoT icon
Hardware & IoT
#257 worldwide

The Hardware & IoT industry in Izmir is ranked 257 globally. There are 7 startups for Hardware & IoT on our sample database and map.

Software and Data icon
Software and Data
#376 worldwide

Software and Data is ranked 376th in the world. Our database contains 5 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Izmir's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Izmir there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Hardware & IoT, Software and Data. These three industries represent about 81% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Izmir.

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National Rank

33rd

Regional Rank

Overview

Izmir is Turkey's 3rd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 33rd in Eastern Europe. With a population of 2M - 10M people, Izmir is ranked 441st in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Glocalzone.

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Startup Infrastructure in Izmir
With a large variety of initiatives, Izmir's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Eastern Europe. Izmir offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Izmir's most prominent support initiatives:

Coworking Spaces

Regus - Izmir, Bayrakli - Folkart Towers startup icon

Regus - Izmir, Bayrakli - Folkart Towers

Organizations

The Entrepreneurship Center İzmir startup icon

The Entrepreneurship Center İzmir

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Izmir Agricultural Technology Center

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Start in Izmir

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