The Startup Ecosystem of Krakow
Krakow boasts 92 startups in our sample database which represents about 14% of Poland’s sampled startups. Krakow is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Poland.
CITY RANKING
While Krakow decreased by 36 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Poland remained stable at 2 nationally since 2021.
National Ranking
In Poland
Regional Ranking
In Eastern Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Krakow
Global Rank
Krakow is ranked within the top 200 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Krakow’s startups excel particularly in Marketing & Sales where it ranks 64 and in Hardware & IoT, and Energy & Environment. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Poland - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 106th - 28 | 6.832 | 1.40 | 2.42 | 3.02 | |
2nd 0 | 186th - 36 | 4.461 | 0.70 | 0.74 | 3.02 | |
3rd 0 | 187th - 19 | 4.452 | 0.70 | 0.73 | 3.02 | |
4th 0 | 301st - 81 | 2.031 | 0.33 | 0.17 | 1.53 | |
5th 0 | 392nd - 114 | 1.257 | 0.16 | 0.15 | 0.94 | |
6th 0 | 433rd - 78 | 1.004 | 0.09 | 0.16 | 0.75 | |
7th 0 | 480th - 124 | 0.786 | 0.11 | 0.08 | 0.59 | |
8th new | 615th new | 0.481 | 0.01 | 0.11 | 0.36 | |
9th - 1 | 628th - 66 | 0.471 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.35 | |
10th - 1 | 656th - 92 | 0.433 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.33 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Krakow
Startups
Successful Marketing & Sales startups in Krakow
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 34 startups for Marketing & Sales.
In Eastern Europe, Krakow's Hardware & IoT is in top 86. Krakow has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Hardware & IoT startups that are represented on our map.
Energy & Environment is ranked 132nd in the world. Our database contains 12 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Krakow's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Krakow there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Marketing & Sales, Hardware & IoT, Energy & Environment. These three industries represent about 64% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Krakow.
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National Rank
11th
Regional Rank
Overview
Krakow is Poland's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 11th in Eastern Europe. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Krakow is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Azimo.
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Startup Infrastructure in Krakow
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Regus Krakow K1 Co-working
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