The Startup Ecosystem of Jeddah
Home to 25% of Saudi Arabia’s startups, Jeddah has a vibrant startup ecosystem that is ranked 394 in the world.
CITY RANKING
While Jeddah decreased by 9 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Saudi Arabia remained stable at 2 nationally since 2022.
National Ranking
In Saudi Arabia
Regional Ranking
In Middle East
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Jeddah
Global Rank
Jeddah is ranked within the top 400 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Jeddah’s startups excel particularly in Ecommerce & Retail where it ranks 231 and in Hardware & IoT, and Social & Leisure. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Saudi Arabia - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 155th + 98 | 4.181 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 394th - 9 | 0.846 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 545th + 18 | 0.424 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Jeddah
Startups
Successful Ecommerce & Retail startups in Jeddah
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 4 startups for Ecommerce & Retail.
The Hardware & IoT industry in Jeddah is ranked 244 globally. There are 3 startups for Hardware & IoT on our sample database and map.
Social & Leisure is ranked 320th in the world. Our database contains 2 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Jeddah's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Jeddah there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Hardware & IoT, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 38% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Jeddah.
2nd
National Rank
13th
Regional Rank
Overview
Jeddah is Saudi Arabia's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 13th in Middle East. With a population of 2M - 10M people, Jeddah is ranked 394th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Salla.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Jeddah
Accelerators
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Aspire Labs
Coworking Spaces
HQ - AWTAD Commercial Center
Regus - Jeddah, The Quartz
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