The Startup Ecosystem of Taipei City
Taipei City boasts 738 startups in our sample database which represents about 74% of Taiwan’s sampled startups. Taipei City is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Taiwan.
CITY RANKING
While Taipei City decreased by 6 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Taiwan remained stable at 1 nationally since 2021.
National Ranking
In Taiwan
Regional Ranking
In East Asia
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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Ecosystem
The Startup Ecosystem in Taipei City
Global Rank
Taipei City is ranked within the top 50 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Taipei City’s startups excel particularly in Hardware & IoT where it ranks 7 and in Transportation, and Social & Leisure. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Taiwan - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 47th - 6 | 14.955 | 3.40 | 8.34 | 3.22 | |
2nd 0 | 196th + 89 | 4.309 | 0.23 | 1.45 | 2.64 | |
3rd 0 | 440th + 70 | 0.959 | 0.06 | 0.16 | 0.74 | |
4th 0 | 586th + 163 | 0.528 | 0.07 | 0.05 | 0.41 | |
5th 0 | 614th + 256 | 0.481 | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.37 | |
6th 0 | 726th + 178 | 0.339 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.26 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Taipei City
Startups
Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Taipei City
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 215 startups for Hardware & IoT.
In East Asia, Taipei City's Transportation is in top 29. Taipei City has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Transportation startups that are represented on our map.
Social & Leisure is ranked 30th in the world. Our database contains 115 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Taipei City's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Taipei City there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Hardware & IoT, Transportation, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 64% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Taipei City.
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National Rank
8th
Regional Rank
Overview
Taipei City is Taiwan's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 8th in East Asia. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Taipei City is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including KKday and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Asus and UR Space.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Taipei City
Accelerators
Chunghwa Telecom 5G Accelerator
Taidah Entrepreneurship Center
Innovative Incubation Center NTHU
Coworking Spaces
UR Space
Sit together
Impact Hub Taipei
Organizations
Taiwan Tech Arena
Taiwan Startup Terrace
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