The Startup Ecosystem of Vancouver
Vancouver has 592 startups in our sample database which represents about 14% of Canada’s sampled startups. Vancouver is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Canada.
CITY RANKING
While Vancouver decreased by 1 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Canada remained stable at 2 nationally since 2022.
National Ranking
In Canada
Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Vancouver
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 15 and in Software and Data, and Hardware & IoT. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Canada - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 23rd + 1 | 32.630 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 41st - 1 | 17.592 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 44th + 1 | 15.755 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 68th + 21 | 9.033 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th 0 | 76th + 15 | 8.508 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th 0 | 111th - 7 | 6.390 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th + 1 | 129th + 13 | 5.531 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th - 1 | 144th - 4 | 4.505 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th 0 | 180th + 3 | 3.449 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th + 2 | 224th + 9 | 2.282 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Vancouver
Startups
Successful Energy & Environment startups in Vancouver
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 178 startups for Energy & Environment.
The Software and Data industry in Vancouver is ranked 29 globally. There are 68 startups for Software and Data on our sample database and map.
Hardware & IoT is ranked 32nd in the world. Our database contains 66 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
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, Software and Data, Hardware & IoT. These three industries represent about 53% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Vancouver.
2nd
National Rank
18th
Regional Rank
Overview
Vancouver is Canada's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 18th in North America. With a population of 2M - 10M people, Vancouver is ranked 41st in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Hootsuite.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Vancouver
Accelerators
entrepreneurship@UBC
entrepreneurship@UBC
AppWorks
Coworking Spaces
2015 Main St
333 Seymour St
Marine Gateway
Organizations
Vancouver Economic Commission
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