The Startup Ecosystem of Zurich
Zurich boasts 425 startups in our sample database which represents about 35% of Switzerland’s sampled startups. Zurich is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Switzerland.
CITY RANKING
While Zurich decreased by 11 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Switzerland remained stable at 1 nationally since 2021.
National Ranking
In Switzerland
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Zurich
Global Rank
Zurich is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Zurich’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 26 and in Energy & Environment, and Foodtech. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Switzerland - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 68th - 11 | 9.626 | 2.24 | 3.81 | 3.58 | |
2nd 0 | 107th - 14 | 6.775 | 0.50 | 2.70 | 3.58 | |
3rd 0 | 109th - 13 | 6.703 | 0.81 | 2.32 | 3.58 | |
4th + 1 | 121st + 45 | 5.790 | 0.48 | 1.74 | 3.58 | |
5th - 1 | 138th - 20 | 5.329 | 0.73 | 1.02 | 3.58 | |
6th 0 | 193rd + 11 | 4.332 | 0.06 | 0.88 | 3.38 | |
7th 0 | 304th - 80 | 2.017 | 0.29 | 0.15 | 1.58 | |
8th + 1 | 358th + 67 | 1.472 | 0.09 | 0.23 | 1.15 | |
9th - 1 | 401st - 35 | 1.196 | 0.14 | 0.12 | 0.94 | |
10th 0 | 481st + 92 | 0.783 | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.61 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Zurich
Startups
Successful Fintech startups in Zurich
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 117 startups for Fintech.
In Western Europe, Zurich's Energy & Environment is in top 42. Zurich has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Energy & Environment startups that are represented on our map.
Foodtech is ranked 47th in the world. Our database contains 47 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Zurich's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Zurich there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Energy & Environment, Foodtech. These three industries represent about 51% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Zurich.
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National Rank
16th
Regional Rank
Overview
Zurich is Switzerland's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 16th in Western Europe. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Zurich is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Beekeeper.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Zurich
Accelerators
Venture Kick
Startzentrum Zurich
BlueLion Incubator
Coworking Spaces
Impact Hub Zurich - Viadukt
Impact Hub Zurich - Colab
Impact Hub Zurich - Garage
Organizations
Credit Suisse
Impact Hub Zürich
Swiss Startup Associaiton
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