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<br>Singapore is not only a model for innovation but also a standout example of a relatively small country that exceeds expectations. The nation has positioned itself as a prime location for startups looking to establish themselves in Asia, thanks to its financial stability, business-friendly environment, and tax regulations. Despite its limited market and population, Singapore’s startup ecosystem relies on expanding internationally for growth, giving it a unique regional perspective from the outset. This strategy has proven successful, evident in the creation of billion-dollar startups within the country. Leading regional startups like Grab showcase Singapore’s emergence as a headquarters for prominent companies in the region, particularly excelling in the Fintech industry, solidifying its position as a global hub for financial innovation.<br></p>
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<p><br>The Singapore ecosystem continues to thrive with the support of various accelerators and networks, such as the Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE), offering a wealth of resources, connections, and expertise to assist entrepreneurs in launching their ventures. Additionally, <a href="https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/">Enterprise Singapore</a> provides accelerator programs that offer financial assistance and business loans to early-stage startups, while initiatives like Startup SG promote and bolster Singapore’s startup ecosystem. With a robust digital infrastructure and abundant investment opportunities, coupled with university involvement in fostering entrepreneurship, such as the National University of Singapore’s <a href="https://enterprise.nus.edu.sg/">NUS Enterprise programs</a>, Singapore is well-equipped to nurture startup growth and expansion overseas.<br></p>
<p><br>While the public sector in Singapore remains highly supportive of the startup ecosystem, efforts should be made to ensure that this support does not lead to dependency. Attracting and retaining top talent and staying globally competitive are priorities for Singapore as it replaces Hong Kong as the preferred Gateway to Asia. Events like <a href="https://e27.co/echelon/asia">Echelon Asia Summit</a> and <a href="https://switchsg.org/">SWTICH</a> underscore Singapore’s commitment to engaging with entrepreneurs and innovators worldwide. Despite challenges like high real estate prices and risk aversion among locals, initiatives like the Entrepreneur Pass (EntrePass) could play a vital role in meeting the demand for skilled workforce and sustaining growth.<br></p>
<p><br>With its stability and infrastructure, Singapore is poised to elevate its role from an Asia-centric leader to a truly global startup hub. The country’s ranking and innovation in the startup sphere, coupled with ample funding opportunities, place Singapore firmly on the map as a formidable player in the global startup scene.<br></p>

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<br>Singapore is not only a model for innovation but also a standout example of a relatively small country that exceeds expectations. The nation has positioned itself as a prime location for startups looking to establish themselves in Asia, thanks to its financial stability, business-friendly environment, and tax regulations. Despite its limited market and population, Singapore's startup ecosystem relies on expanding internationally for growth, giving it a unique regional perspective from the outset. This strategy has proven successful, evident in the creation of billion-dollar startups within the country. Leading regional startups like Grab showcase Singapore's emergence as a headquarters for prominent companies in the region, particularly excelling in the Fintech industry, solidifying its position as a global hub for financial innovation.<br>

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<br>The Singapore ecosystem continues to thrive with the support of various accelerators and networks, such as the Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE), offering a wealth of resources, connections, and expertise to assist entrepreneurs in launching their ventures. Additionally, [Enterprise Singapore](https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/) provides accelerator programs that offer financial assistance and business loans to early-stage startups, while initiatives like Startup SG promote and bolster Singapore's startup ecosystem. With a robust digital infrastructure and abundant investment opportunities, coupled with university involvement in fostering entrepreneurship, such as the National University of Singapore's [NUS Enterprise programs](https://enterprise.nus.edu.sg/), Singapore is well-equipped to nurture startup growth and expansion overseas.<br>

<br>While the public sector in Singapore remains highly supportive of the startup ecosystem, efforts should be made to ensure that this support does not lead to dependency. Attracting and retaining top talent and staying globally competitive are priorities for Singapore as it replaces Hong Kong as the preferred Gateway to Asia. Events like [Echelon Asia Summit](https://e27.co/echelon/asia) and [SWTICH](https://switchsg.org/) underscore Singapore's commitment to engaging with entrepreneurs and innovators worldwide. Despite challenges like high real estate prices and risk aversion among locals, initiatives like the Entrepreneur Pass (EntrePass) could play a vital role in meeting the demand for skilled workforce and sustaining growth.<br>

<br>With its stability and infrastructure, Singapore is poised to elevate its role from an Asia-centric leader to a truly global startup hub. The country's ranking and innovation in the startup sphere, coupled with ample funding opportunities, place Singapore firmly on the map as a formidable player in the global startup scene.<br>

A growing regional and global startup leader 

bitget.com

AscendEX

DeBank

Trip.com

Viki

The country has some notable startup success stories including , bitget.com.

Singapore has 1 city in the
    top 1000 and has a vibrant startup scene that ranks 5th
    within the competitive global top 10.

Singapore’s startup scene saw an increase in 2024 and jumped
      1 spot from the previous year, outranking Sweden.

Singapore’s startup ecosystem ranks 1st in South East Asia and 5th globally. Singapore’s startups raised 16501790 US dollars on average. Find the most promising startups, unicorns, and notable exits in Singapore.

Startup Ecosystem of Singapore | Startupblink

Our startup ecosystem map for Singapore includes a sample of  3024 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 15 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Contributing to the vitality of this startup ecosystem are the 5 pantheon member entities.

With a large variety of accelerator programs and initiatives, Singapore's startup scene stands out from that of other countries in South East Asia. Singapore offers a number of funding
opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of some of Singapore's most prominent support initiatives:

An inspiring ecosystem that is steadily due to its growing use of digital technologies, rapid urbanization and planned investments

WADAAG TECHNOLOGIES

Sostec

FGS Bill Tracker

Zaad

Wadaag Investment

A vibrant and strong startup hub attracting international recognition and investment

Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá

Founder Institute (FI) Bogota

RockStart Latam 

Calle 127a # 53a-45

Carrera 19 # 100 - 45

WeWork

Toastmasters Bogota

Picap

Autolab

Cubbo

Rappi

Addi

Bold

Calle 26 # 92-32

Carrera 11B # 99 - 25

A leading regional startup hub owing its succes to the creative and innovative spirit of its people 

MiraKle Lab

VentureSquare

TIPS

Staion Neo

Samseong Station II

Gangnam Station

Seoul Business Agency

SK Hynix

Toss Lab

AIV 

OP.GG

Bithumb

Fastfive Seocho 2

LocalStitch Yeongdeungpo

An innovative city with a global startup ecosystem

Nikkei

LIP. Yokohama (Life Innovation Platform Yokohama)

Project Ninja

THE BAYS

Hanzomon PREX North

Iceberg

Keio University, Hiyoshi Campus

RIKEN Yokohama Campus

YNU Yokohama National University

Locoguide

C Channel

note

PayPay

DM2C Studio

Timee

Regus - Tokyo, Kanda

OpenOffice - Tokyo, Nihonbashi Hakozaki (Open Office)

Regus - Tokyo, Ginza 3-Chome

One of the fastest growing ecosystems in Australia 

River City Labs

Buderim Meeting Rooms

The Boarding Office

INVEST Sunshine Coast

Delorean Project

Inform Ag

Coyo

NutWorks

Zitcha

Servatus

WOTSO

Inbox Workspace

A growing startup ecosystem owing to its workforce and industries.

Build2Scale Health

Queen's Startup Runway Incubation Program

Makerspace of Queen's University

Rose Innovation Hub

Queen’s University Rose Innovation Hub

Queen's Office of Partnerships and Innovation

Queen's University Smith School Of Business

Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre

Sparq Systems

FireRein

Green Graphite

IPG Photonics Canada

CMC Microsystems

Mosaic Manufacturing

Alon MedTech Ventures

Open Valley

Colab Square

Yokneam Municipality 

Startup Village Yokneam

Augmedics

ForSight Robotics

Rapid Medical

Chain Reaction

K2View

Pitch

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