The Startup Ecosystem of Birmingham
Birmingham has 66 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of The United Kingdom’s sampled startups. Birmingham is the 8th best startup ecosystem in The United Kingdom.
CITY RANKING
While Birmingham decreased by 40 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in The United Kingdom remained stable at 8 nationally since 2022.
National Ranking
In United Kingdom
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Birmingham
Global Rank
Birmingham is ranked within the top 200 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Birmingham’s startups excel particularly in Ecommerce & Retail where it ranks 81 and in Foodtech, and Energy & Environment. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in United Kingdom - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 3rd 0 | 127.426 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd + 1 | 63rd 0 | 10.048 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd - 1 | 85th - 25 | 8.150 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th + 1 | 96th - 1 | 7.320 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th - 1 | 101st - 7 | 7.128 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th 0 | 117th - 21 | 5.985 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th + 3 | 158th - 10 | 4.005 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th 0 | 170th - 40 | 3.661 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th - 2 | 200th - 74 | 2.941 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th + 5 | 203rd + 23 | 2.823 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Birmingham
Startups
Successful Ecommerce & Retail startups in Birmingham
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 15 startups for Ecommerce & Retail.
The Foodtech industry in Birmingham is ranked 118 globally. There are 6 startups for Foodtech on our sample database and map.
Energy & Environment is ranked 122nd in the world. Our database contains 5 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Birmingham's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Birmingham there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Foodtech, Energy & Environment. These three industries represent about 39% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Birmingham.
8th
National Rank
47th
Regional Rank
Overview
Birmingham is The United Kingdom's 8th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 47th in Western Europe. With a population of <0.1M people, Birmingham is ranked 170th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Nourished.
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Startup Infrastructure in Birmingham
Accelerators
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Coworking Spaces
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Regus - Birmingham Airport, Regus Express
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