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
In United Kingdom
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Belfast
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
Top Cities for Startups in United Kingdom - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 3rd + 2 | 125.637 | 21.67 | 100.17 | 3.79 | |
2nd 0 | 60th + 8 | 10.406 | 1.16 | 5.45 | 3.79 | |
3rd 0 | 63rd + 13 | 10.219 | 0.74 | 5.68 | 3.79 | |
4th 0 | 94th - 4 | 7.806 | 0.84 | 3.17 | 3.79 | |
5th 0 | 95th - 3 | 7.704 | 0.61 | 3.30 | 3.79 | |
6th 0 | 96th + 6 | 7.682 | 0.94 | 2.94 | 3.79 | |
7th + 6 | 126th + 86 | 5.588 | 0.41 | 1.39 | 3.79 | |
8th - 1 | 130th - 16 | 5.537 | 0.58 | 1.16 | 3.79 | |
9th + 3 | 145th + 63 | 5.210 | 0.25 | 1.17 | 3.79 | |
10th + 1 | 148th + 59 | 5.166 | 0.39 | 0.98 | 3.79 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Belfast
Startups
Successful Fintech startups in Belfast
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 22 startups for Fintech.
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.
Hardware & IoT is ranked 141st in the world. Our database contains 7 startups for this industry.
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.
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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.
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