Mechelen has 7 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of Belgium’s sampled startups. Mechelen is the 8th best startup ecosystem in Belgium.
In 2023, the startup scene of Mechelen shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 26 spots.
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Mechelen is ranked within the top 1000 startup ecosystems globally.
Mechelen’s startups excel particularly in Software and Data where it ranks 428 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Social & Leisure. Find out more
2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
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1st 0 | 72nd - 13 | 8.730 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 131st + 18 | 5.355 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 241st + 14 | 2.046 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 289th + 38 | 1.437 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th + 1 | 447th - 41 | 0.667 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th - 1 | 551st - 167 | 0.416 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th 0 | 562nd - 9 | 0.399 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th 0 | 564th + 26 | 0.395 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th 0 | 629th - 31 | 0.327 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th 0 | 862nd - 89 | 0.167 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
On our map, you can explore a total of 3 startups for Software and Data.
Mechelen has 2 startups in Ecommerce & Retail on our map.
Our database contains 1 startup for this industry.
Within Mechelen there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Software and Data, Ecommerce & Retail, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 86% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Mechelen.
Mechelen is Belgium's 8th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 177th in Western Europe. With a population of <0.1M people, Mechelen is ranked 564th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Rydoo.
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