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

2nd
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Regional Ranking

18th
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In North America

Global Ranking

41st
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Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Vancouver

Our startup ecosystem map for Vancouver includes a sample of 592 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 15 and in Software and Data, and Hardware & IoT. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Vancouver
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Hootsuite
Canada Drives startup icon
Canada Drives
Bench startup icon
Bench

Startups

Successful Energy & Environment startups in Vancouver
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General Fusion
MineSense Technologies startup icon
MineSense Technologies
Terramera startup icon
Terramera

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Energy & Environment icon
Energy & Environment
#15 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 178 startups for Energy & Environment.

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Software and Data
#29 worldwide

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.

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Hardware & IoT
#32 worldwide

Hardware & IoT is ranked 32nd in the world. Our database contains 66 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, Software and Data, Hardware & IoT. These three industries represent about 53% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Vancouver.

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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.

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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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entrepreneurship@UBC

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AppWorks

Coworking Spaces

2015 Main St startup icon

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333 Seymour St

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Marine Gateway

Organizations

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Vancouver Economic Commission

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