The Startup Ecosystem of Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City boasts 387 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of The United States’s sampled startups. Salt Lake City is the 12th best startup ecosystem in The United States.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Salt Lake City developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 24 spots.
National Ranking
In United States
Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Salt Lake City
Global Rank
Salt Lake City is ranked within the top 40 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Salt Lake City’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 3 and in Education, and Software and Data. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in United States - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 1st 0 | 550.269 | 36.19 | 510.42 | 3.66 | |
2nd 0 | 2nd 0 | 217.002 | 18.34 | 195.00 | 3.66 | |
3rd 0 | 4th 0 | 113.855 | 14.68 | 95.52 | 3.66 | |
4th 0 | 5th + 1 | 108.050 | 8.66 | 95.73 | 3.66 | |
5th 0 | 11th + 1 | 51.966 | 4.71 | 43.59 | 3.66 | |
6th 0 | 14th + 3 | 40.970 | 5.79 | 31.52 | 3.66 | |
7th + 1 | 19th 0 | 34.963 | 4.96 | 26.34 | 3.66 | |
8th - 1 | 20th - 2 | 32.906 | 4.36 | 24.89 | 3.66 | |
9th 0 | 21st + 1 | 32.558 | 3.91 | 24.99 | 3.66 | |
10th 0 | 26th + 1 | 29.353 | 4.10 | 21.59 | 3.66 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Salt Lake City
Startups
Successful Energy & Environment startups in Salt Lake City
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 68 startups for Energy & Environment.
In North America, Salt Lake City's Education is in top 12. Salt Lake City has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Education startups that are represented on our map.
Software and Data is ranked 19th in the world. Our database contains 27 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Salt Lake City's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Salt Lake City there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Education, Software and Data. These three industries represent about 33% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Salt Lake City.
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Regional Rank
Overview
Salt Lake City is The United States' 12th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 13th in North America. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Salt Lake City is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Domo.
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