The Startup Ecosystem of Lille
Lille has 58 startups in our sample database. This represents about 2% of France’s startups. Lille is the 7th best startup ecosystem in France.
CITY RANKING
Since 2023, Lille lost 14 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 231st worldwide.
National Ranking
In France
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
Startups
Lille Top Startup Industries
4 startups
3 startups
16 startups
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Lille Ecosystem Health Check
The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Lille 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 Lille
Global Rank
Lille is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Lille’s startups excel particularly in Foodtech where it ranks 139 and in Hardware & IoT, and Software & Data. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in France - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 9th + 1 | 57.477 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd + 2 | 152nd + 9 | 4.281 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd - 1 | 157th - 2 | 4.093 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th - 1 | 169th - 13 | 3.714 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th + 2 | 210th + 9 | 2.469 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th - 1 | 213th - 2 | 2.457 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th - 1 | 231st - 14 | 2.172 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th 0 | 245th + 7 | 2.014 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th + 1 | 247th + 25 | 1.982 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th + 1 | 270th + 22 | 1.645 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Lille
Startups
Successful Foodtech startups in Lille
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Why should you join Lille's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Lille there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Foodtech, Hardware & IoT, Software & Data. These three industries represent about 40% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Lille.
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National Rank
63rd
Regional Rank
Overview
Lille is France's 7th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 63rd in Western Europe. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Lille is ranked 231st in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Critizr.
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