The Startup Ecosystem of Detroit
Detroit boasts 254 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of The United States’s sampled startups. Detroit is the 22nd best startup ecosystem in The United States.
CITY RANKING
Since 2022, Detroit lost 8 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 57th worldwide.
National Ranking
In United States
Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Detroit
Global Rank
Detroit is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Detroit’s startups excel particularly in Ecommerce & Retail where it ranks 29 and in Energy & Environment, and Foodtech. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in United States - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 1st 0 | 550.269 | 36.19 | 510.42 | 3.66 | |
2nd 0 | 2nd 0 | 217.002 | 18.34 | 195.00 | 3.66 | |
3rd 0 | 4th 0 | 113.855 | 14.68 | 95.52 | 3.66 | |
4th 0 | 5th + 1 | 108.050 | 8.66 | 95.73 | 3.66 | |
5th 0 | 11th + 1 | 51.966 | 4.71 | 43.59 | 3.66 | |
6th 0 | 14th + 3 | 40.970 | 5.79 | 31.52 | 3.66 | |
7th + 1 | 19th 0 | 34.963 | 4.96 | 26.34 | 3.66 | |
8th - 1 | 20th - 2 | 32.906 | 4.36 | 24.89 | 3.66 | |
9th 0 | 21st + 1 | 32.558 | 3.91 | 24.99 | 3.66 | |
10th 0 | 26th + 1 | 29.353 | 4.10 | 21.59 | 3.66 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Detroit
Startups
Successful Ecommerce & Retail startups in Detroit
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 42 startups for Ecommerce & Retail.
In North America, Detroit's Energy & Environment is in top 40. Detroit has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Energy & Environment startups that are represented on our map.
Foodtech is ranked 59th in the world. Our database contains 27 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Detroit's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Detroit there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Energy & Environment, Foodtech. These three industries represent about 41% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Detroit.
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National Rank
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Regional Rank
Overview
Detroit is The United States' 22nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 25th in North America. With a population of <0.1M people, Detroit is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Workit Health.
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