The Startup Ecosystem of Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara has 80 startups in our sample database.
CITY RANKING
While Santa Barbara decreased by 4 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in The United States increased by 2 spots.
National Ranking
In United States
Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Santa Barbara
Global Rank
Santa Barbara is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Santa Barbara’s startups excel particularly in Hardware & IoT where it ranks 46 and in Software and Data, and Marketing & Sales. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in United States - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 1st 0 | 546.427 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 2nd 0 | 223.407 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 4th 0 | 116.943 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 5th 0 | 103.337 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th 0 | 12th - 1 | 48.190 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th 0 | 15th - 1 | 38.352 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th 0 | 18th + 1 | 34.200 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th 0 | 21st - 1 | 33.444 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th 0 | 22nd - 1 | 33.148 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th 0 | 26th 0 | 29.255 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Santa Barbara
Startups
Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Santa Barbara
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 26 startups for Hardware & IoT.
The Software and Data industry in Santa Barbara is ranked 55 globally. There are 12 startups for Software and Data on our sample database and map.
Marketing & Sales is ranked 94th in the world. Our database contains 8 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Santa Barbara's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Santa Barbara there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Hardware & IoT, Software and Data, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 57% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Santa Barbara.
29th
National Rank
34th
Regional Rank
Overview
Santa Barbara is The United States' 29th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 34th in North America. With a population of <0.1M people, Santa Barbara is ranked 88th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Well Health.
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