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.
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In Austria
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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Linz Top Startup Industries
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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...
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The Startup Ecosystem in Linz
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
Top Cities for Startups in Austria - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 70th + 1 | 8.802 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 256th - 5 | 1.849 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 285th + 35 | 1.504 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 466th + 25 | 0.576 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th + 2 | 696th + 120 | 0.259 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th - 1 | 749th - 24 | 0.226 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th - 1 | 826th - 34 | 0.186 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
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Notable Startups in Linz
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Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Linz
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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 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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