The Startup Ecosystem of Belfast

Belfast boasts 60 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of The United Kingdom’s sampled startups. Belfast is the 14th best startup ecosystem in The United Kingdom.

CITY RANKING

Since 2022, Belfast lost 25 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 225th worldwide.

National Ranking

14th
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4
In United Kingdom

Regional Ranking

68th
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14
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

225th
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25
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Belfast

Startups in Belfast excel in Fintech, Health, and Hardware & and IoT. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Fintech industry. One of the most promising startups in Belfast in 2022 is Sidequest, Neurovalens, and Cloudsmith.

Global Rank

Belfast is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Belfast’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 134 and in Health, and Hardware & IoT. Find out more

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2022 National Rank & Change ▲
2022 National Rank & Change City
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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness Score
1st
0
3rd
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2
125.637
21.67
100.17
3.79
2nd
0
60th
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8
10.406
1.16
5.45
3.79
3rd
0
63rd
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13
10.219
0.74
5.68
3.79
4th
0
94th
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4
7.806
0.84
3.17
3.79
5th
0
95th
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3
7.704
0.61
3.30
3.79
6th
0
96th
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6
7.682
0.94
2.94
3.79
7th
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6
126th
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86
5.588
0.41
1.39
3.79
8th
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1
130th
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16
5.537
0.58
1.16
3.79
9th
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3
145th
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63
5.210
0.25
1.17
3.79
10th
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1
148th
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59
5.166
0.39
0.98
3.79
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Startups

Notable Startups in Belfast
Sidequest startup icon
Sidequest
Neurovalens startup icon
Neurovalens
Cloudsmith startup icon
Cloudsmith

Startups

Successful Fintech startups in Belfast

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Fintech icon
Fintech
#134 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 22 startups for Fintech.

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Health
#140 worldwide

In Western Europe, Belfast's Health is in top 140. Belfast has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Health startups that are represented on our map.

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Hardware & IoT
#141 worldwide

Hardware & IoT is ranked 141st in the world. Our database contains 7 startups for this industry.

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ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Belfast's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Belfast there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Health, Hardware & IoT. These three industries represent about 68% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Belfast.

14th

National Rank

68th

Regional Rank

Overview

Belfast is The United Kingdom's 14th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 68th in Western Europe. With a population of 0.5M - 1M people, Belfast is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Sidequest.

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

Coworking Spaces

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Hubflow

Organizations

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Ginger Basket Media

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