The Startup Ecosystem of Rotterdam
Rotterdam boasts 93 startups in our sample database which represents about 7% of The Netherlands’s sampled startups. Rotterdam is the 5th best startup ecosystem in The Netherlands.
CITY RANKING
While Rotterdam decreased by 13 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in The Netherlands remained stable at 5 nationally since 2021.
National Ranking
In The Netherlands
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Rotterdam
Global Rank
Rotterdam is ranked within the top 200 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Rotterdam’s startups excel particularly in Hardware & IoT where it ranks 111 and in Fintech, and Transportation. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in The Netherlands - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 27th + 2 | 26.807 | 3.46 | 19.97 | 3.38 | |
2nd 0 | 154th - 31 | 5.026 | 0.75 | 0.90 | 3.38 | |
3rd + 1 | 176th - 19 | 4.609 | 0.64 | 0.59 | 3.38 | |
4th - 1 | 179th - 48 | 4.559 | 0.60 | 0.58 | 3.38 | |
5th 0 | 185th - 13 | 4.468 | 0.66 | 0.43 | 3.38 | |
6th 0 | 221st + 129 | 3.682 | 0.13 | 0.71 | 2.84 | |
7th + 2 | 271st + 162 | 2.538 | 0.07 | 0.65 | 1.82 | |
8th 0 | 345th + 59 | 1.559 | 0.12 | 0.23 | 1.20 | |
9th - 2 | 469th - 74 | 0.815 | 0.13 | 0.06 | 0.63 | |
10th + 3 | 551st + 92 | 0.595 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.46 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Rotterdam
Startups
Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Rotterdam
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 29 startups for Hardware & IoT.
In Western Europe, Rotterdam's Fintech is in top 112. Rotterdam has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Fintech startups that are represented on our map.
Transportation is ranked 122nd in the world. Our database contains 11 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Rotterdam's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Rotterdam there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Hardware & IoT, Fintech, Transportation. These three industries represent about 55% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Rotterdam.
5th
National Rank
52nd
Regional Rank
Overview
Rotterdam is The Netherlands' 5th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 52nd in Western Europe. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Rotterdam is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including HousingAnywhere.
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Startup Infrastructure in Rotterdam
Accelerators
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