The Startup Ecosystem of Vancouver

Vancouver boasts 628 startups in our sample database which represents about 15% of Canada’s sampled startups. Vancouver is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Canada.

CITY RANKING

In 2022, the startup scene of Vancouver shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 2 spots.

National Ranking

2nd
0
In Canada

Regional Ranking

17th
0
In North America

Global Ranking

40th
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2
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Vancouver

Our startup ecosystem map for Vancouver includes a sample of 628 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 6 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Vancouver is ranked within the top 50 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Vancouver’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 6 and in Hardware & IoT, and Marketing & Sales. Find out more

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2022 National Rank & Change ▲
2022 National Rank & Change City
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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness Score
1st
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24th
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2
31.266
5.34
22.96
2.97
2nd
0
40th
+
2
18.880
3.27
12.10
3.51
3rd
0
45th
+
1
15.084
2.13
9.84
3.11
4th
0
89th
0
7.943
0.86
3.58
3.51
5th
0
91st
+
10
7.916
0.77
4.01
3.14
6th
0
104th
+
12
6.997
1.25
2.24
3.51
7th
+
1
140th
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14
5.306
0.88
0.92
3.51
8th
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1
142nd
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17
5.239
0.72
1.01
3.51
9th
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183rd
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42
4.495
0.77
0.23
3.50
10th
0
184th
+
9
4.490
0.34
0.65
3.49
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Startups

Notable Startups in Vancouver
Hootsuite startup icon
Hootsuite
Thinkific startup icon
Thinkific
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ToursByLocals

Startups

Successful Energy & Environment startups in Vancouver
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General Fusion
Terramera startup icon
Terramera
Ekona Power startup icon
Ekona Power

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Energy & Environment icon
Energy & Environment
#6 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 187 startups for Energy & Environment.

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Hardware & IoT
#22 worldwide

In North America, Vancouver's Hardware & IoT is in top 22. Vancouver has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Hardware & IoT startups that are represented on our map.

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Marketing & Sales
#24 worldwide

Marketing & Sales is ranked 24th in the world. Our database contains 69 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Vancouver's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Vancouver there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Hardware & IoT, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 53% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Vancouver.

2nd

National Rank

17th

Regional Rank

Overview

Vancouver is Canada's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 17th in North America. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Vancouver is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Hootsuite.

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Startup Infrastructure in Vancouver
With a large variety of initiatives, Vancouver's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in North America. Vancouver offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Vancouver's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

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entrepreneurship@UBC

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Spring Activator

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New Ventures BC

Coworking Spaces

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Spring Activator

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Creative Coworkers

Organizations

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Vancouver Economic Commission

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Loganix

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