The Startup Ecosystem of Malaga

Malaga has 22 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of Spain’s sampled startups. Malaga is the 8th best startup ecosystem in Spain.

CITY RANKING

Since 2023, Malaga lost 31 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 382nd worldwide.

National Ranking

8th
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2
In Spain

Regional Ranking

117th
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10
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

382nd
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31
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Malaga

Startups in Malaga excel in Hardware & IoT, Software and Data, and and Foodtech. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Hardware & IoT industry. One of the most promising startups in Malaga in 2023 is Predictiva, ARCHITEChTURES, and kaikoo.

Global Rank

Malaga is ranked within the top 400 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Malaga’s startups excel particularly in Hardware & IoT where it ranks 271 and in Software and Data, and Foodtech. Find out more

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13.514
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1.504
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1.141
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340th
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1.065
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0.933
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0.890
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Startups

Notable Startups in Malaga
Predictiva startup icon
Predictiva
ARCHITEChTURES startup icon
ARCHITEChTURES
kaikoo startup icon
kaikoo

Startups

Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Malaga

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Hardware & IoT icon
Hardware & IoT
#271 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 9 startups for Hardware & IoT.

Software and Data icon
Software and Data
#309 worldwide

The Software and Data industry in Malaga is ranked 309 globally. There are 3 startups for Software and Data on our sample database and map.

Foodtech icon
Foodtech
2 startups

Our database contains 2 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Malaga's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Malaga there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Hardware & IoT, Software and Data, Foodtech. These three industries represent about 64% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Malaga.

8th

National Rank

117th

Regional Rank

Overview

Malaga is Spain's 8th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 117th in Western Europe. With a population of 0.5M - 1M people, Malaga is ranked 382nd in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Predictiva.

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Startup Infrastructure in Malaga
With a large variety of initiatives, Malaga's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Western Europe. Malaga offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Malaga's most prominent support initiatives:

Coworking Spaces

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Regus - Malaga Regus Plaza de La Solidaridad

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Grow Working

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Innovation Campus

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