The Startup Ecosystem of Skopje

Home to 86% of North Macedonia’s startups, Skopje has a vibrant startup ecosystem that is ranked 457 in the world.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Skopje shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 2 spots.

National Ranking

1st
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In North Macedonia

Regional Ranking

34th
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In Eastern Europe

Global Ranking

457th
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2
Worldwide

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The Startup Ecosystem in Skopje

Startups in Skopje excel in Marketing & Sales, Social & Leisure, and Software and and Data. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Marketing & Sales industry. One of the most promising startups in Skopje in 2023 is Microtica, Howitzer, and CodeWell.

Global Rank

Skopje is ranked within the top 500 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Skopje’s startups excel particularly in Marketing & Sales where it ranks 173 and in Social & Leisure, and Software and Data. Find out more

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Notable Startups in Skopje
Microtica startup icon
Microtica
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Howitzer
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CodeWell

Startups

Successful Marketing & Sales startups in Skopje
Howitzer startup icon
Howitzer
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Piksel
TIP-TOP Studio startup icon
TIP-TOP Studio

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

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Marketing & Sales
#173 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 11 startups for Marketing & Sales.

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Social & Leisure
#299 worldwide

The Social & Leisure industry in Skopje is ranked 299 globally. There are 4 startups for Social & Leisure on our sample database and map.

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Software and Data
#326 worldwide

Software and Data is ranked 326th in the world. Our database contains 3 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Skopje's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Skopje there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Marketing & Sales, Social & Leisure, Software and Data. These three industries represent about 72% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Skopje.

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Regional Rank

Overview

Skopje is North Macedonia's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 34th in Eastern Europe. With a population of 0.5M - 1M people, Skopje is ranked th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Microtica.

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