The Startup Ecosystem of Rijeka

Home to 27% of Croatia’s startups, Rijeka has a vibrant startup ecosystem that is ranked 439 in the world.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Rijeka shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 11 spots.

National Ranking

2nd
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In Croatia

Regional Ranking

32nd
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In Eastern Europe

Global Ranking

439th
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11
Worldwide

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The Startup Ecosystem in Rijeka

Startups in Rijeka excel in Energy & Environment, Marketing & Sales, and Ecommerce & and Retail. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Energy & Environment industry. One of the most promising startups in Rijeka in 2023 is WhoAPI, Torp Motors, and Alarm automatika.

Global Rank

Rijeka is ranked within the top 500 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Rijeka’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 192 and in Marketing & Sales, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Rijeka
WhoAPI startup icon
WhoAPI
Torp Motors startup icon
Torp Motors
Alarm automatika startup icon
Alarm automatika

Startups

Successful Energy & Environment startups in Rijeka

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Energy & Environment icon
Energy & Environment
#192 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 9 startups for Energy & Environment.

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Marketing & Sales
#198 worldwide

The Marketing & Sales industry in Rijeka is ranked 198 globally. There are 6 startups for Marketing & Sales on our sample database and map.

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Ecommerce & Retail
#253 worldwide

Ecommerce & Retail is ranked 253rd in the world. Our database contains 5 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Rijeka's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Rijeka there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Marketing & Sales, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 50% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Rijeka.

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National Rank

32nd

Regional Rank

Overview

Rijeka is Croatia's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 32nd in Eastern Europe. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Rijeka is ranked 439th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including WhoAPI.

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

Coworking Spaces

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The Step Ri Coworking

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Startup Incubator Rijeka - RiHub Coworking

Rijeka development agency Porin - Coworking startup icon

Rijeka development agency Porin - Coworking

Organizations

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Production park Torpedo

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Step Ri Science and Technology Park

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Startup incubator Rijeka

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