The Startup Ecosystem of Linz
Linz boasts 29 startups in our sample database which represents about 8% of Austria’s sampled startups. Linz is the 3rd best startup ecosystem in Austria.
CITY RANKING
While Linz decreased by 13 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Austria remained stable at 3 nationally since 2021.
National Ranking
In Austria
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Linz
Global Rank
Linz is ranked within the top 400 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Linz’s startups excel particularly in Software and Data where it ranks 205 and in Hardware & IoT, and Marketing & Sales. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Austria - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 71st + 14 | 9.449 | 1.52 | 4.67 | 3.26 | |
2nd 0 | 251st - 49 | 2.929 | 0.36 | 0.33 | 2.24 | |
3rd 0 | 320th - 13 | 1.769 | 0.16 | 0.26 | 1.35 | |
4th 0 | 491st - 83 | 0.762 | 0.10 | 0.08 | 0.58 | |
5th 0 | 725th - 120 | 0.339 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.26 | |
6th new | 792nd new | 0.278 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.21 | |
7th - 1 | 816th - 116 | 0.257 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.20 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Linz
Startups
Successful Software and Data startups in Linz
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 16 startups for Software and Data.
In Western Europe, Linz's Hardware & IoT is in top 239. Linz has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Hardware & IoT startups that are represented on our map.
Our database contains 2 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Linz's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Linz there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Software and Data, Hardware & IoT, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 79% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Linz.
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National Rank
95th
Regional Rank
Overview
Linz is Austria's 3rd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 95th in Western Europe. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Linz is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Storyblok.
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