The Startup Ecosystem of Baltimore
Baltimore boasts 204 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of The United States’s sampled startups. Baltimore is the 34th best startup ecosystem in The United States.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Baltimore shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 8 spots.
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The Startup Ecosystem in Baltimore
Global Rank
Baltimore is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Baltimore’s startups excel particularly in Health where it ranks 39 and in Foodtech, and Ecommerce & Retail. 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 Baltimore
Startups
Successful Health startups in Baltimore
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 58 startups for Health.
In North America, Baltimore's Foodtech is in top 54. Baltimore has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Foodtech startups that are represented on our map.
Ecommerce & Retail is ranked 65th in the world. Our database contains 18 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Baltimore's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Baltimore there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Health, Foodtech, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 62% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Baltimore.
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National Rank
39th
Regional Rank
Overview
Baltimore is The United States' 34th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 39th in North America. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Baltimore is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including ZeroFox.
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Startup Infrastructure in Baltimore
Accelerators
Johns Hopkins FastForward U
Johns Hopkins FastForward
Johns Hopkins Social Innovation Lab
Coworking Spaces
Betamore
Organizations
Maryland Department of Commerce
Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures (JHTV)
Coppin State University: Center for Strategic Ingepreneurship (CSI)
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