The Startup Ecosystem of Linz

Linz has 31 startups in our sample database. This represents about 8% of Austria’s startups. Linz is the 3rd best startup ecosystem in Austria.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Linz developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 35 spots.

National Ranking

3rd
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In Austria

Regional Ranking

88th
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7
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

285th
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35
Worldwide

Startups

Linz Top Startup Industries

Hardware & IoT icon
Hardware & IoT
#203 worldwide

5 startups

Software & Data icon
Software & Data
#203 worldwide

16 startups

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Marketing & Sales
2 startups

2 startups

Ecosystem HealthCheck

Linz Ecosystem Health Check

The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Linz has in each of the parameters that are part of StartupBlink's ranking algorithm. There are five tables, corresponding to the three subscores, the subscore analysis and industry ana...

  • Overperformance
  • Performance equal to global ranking
  • Underperformance
ParameterParameter Global rankParameter rank change since 2022ResultContribution to total scoreRank gain / loss due to parameter
Total Score285351.504100%0
Quantity Score329-330-30.16911.26%-22
Sample size of startups300-30420286.21%87
Sample size of accelerators487-1139-14600%-4
Sample size of coworking spaces322-345-12114.39%0
Community Score633-1139-30600%-11

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The Startup Ecosystem in Linz

Startups in Linz excel in Hardware & IoT, Software & Data, and Marketing & and Sales. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Hardware & IoT industry. One of the most promising startups in Linz in 2023 is Storyblok, Blockpit GmbH, and Fretello.

Global Rank

Linz is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Linz’s startups excel particularly in Hardware & IoT where it ranks 203 and in Software & Data, and Marketing & Sales. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Linz
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Storyblok
Blockpit GmbH startup icon
Blockpit GmbH
Fretello startup icon
Fretello

Startups

Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Linz
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ROBART
Ekey Biometric Systems startup icon
Ekey Biometric Systems

ECOSYSTEM

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 Hardware & IoT, Software & Data, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 74% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Linz.

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National Rank

88th

Regional Rank

Overview

Linz is Austria's 3rd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 88th in Western Europe. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Linz is ranked 285th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Storyblok.

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