The Startup Ecosystem of Oulu
Oulu boasts 36 startups in our sample database which represents about 5% of Finland’s sampled startups. Oulu is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Finland.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Oulu developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 137 spots.
National Ranking
In Finland
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Oulu
Global Rank
Oulu is ranked within the top 200 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Oulu’s startups excel particularly in Health where it ranks 30 and in Hardware & IoT, and Energy & Environment. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Finland - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 48th - 4 | 14.795 | 2.42 | 8.69 | 3.68 | |
2nd + 1 | 195th + 137 | 4.312 | 0.12 | 1.39 | 2.80 | |
3rd + 1 | 300th + 80 | 2.041 | 0.14 | 0.29 | 1.60 | |
4th - 2 | 328th - 2 | 1.674 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 1.32 | |
5th 0 | 743rd - 71 | 0.325 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.26 | |
6th 0 | 768th - 52 | 0.300 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.24 | |
7th new | 896th new | 0.201 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.16 | |
8th new | 925th new | 0.191 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.15 | |
9th new | 927th new | 0.190 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Oulu
Startups
Successful Health startups in Oulu
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 12 startups for Health.
In Western Europe, Oulu's Hardware & IoT is in top 143. Oulu has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Hardware & IoT startups that are represented on our map.
Energy & Environment is ranked 198th in the world. Our database contains 7 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Oulu's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Oulu there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Health, Hardware & IoT, Energy & Environment. These three industries represent about 75% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Oulu.
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National Rank
55th
Regional Rank
Overview
Oulu is Finland's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 55th in Western Europe. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Oulu is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Haltian.
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