The Startup Ecosystem of Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki has 18 startups in our sample database which represents about 9% of Greece’s sampled startups. Thessaloniki is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Greece.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Thessaloniki shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 42 spots.

National Ranking

2nd
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In Greece

Regional Ranking

139th
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22
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

465th
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42
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Thessaloniki

Startups in Thessaloniki excel in Software and Data, Marketing & Sales, and and Health. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Software and Data industry. One of the most promising startups in Thessaloniki in 2023 is Routee, Fieldscale, and Cyclopt.

Global Rank

Thessaloniki is ranked within the top 500 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Thessaloniki’s startups excel particularly in Software and Data where it ranks 327 and in Marketing & Sales, and Health. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Thessaloniki
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Routee
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Fieldscale
Cyclopt startup icon
Cyclopt

Startups

Successful Software and Data startups in Thessaloniki
Routee startup icon
Routee
Fieldscale startup icon
Fieldscale
Ergobyte Informatics S.A. startup icon
Ergobyte Informatics S.A.

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Software and Data icon
Software and Data
#327 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 11 startups for Software and Data.

Marketing & Sales icon
Marketing & Sales
2 startups

Thessaloniki has 2 startups in Marketing & Sales on our map.

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Health
1 startups

Our database contains 1 startup for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Thessaloniki's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Thessaloniki there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Software and Data, Marketing & Sales, Health. These three industries represent about 78% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Thessaloniki.

2nd

National Rank

139th

Regional Rank

Overview

Thessaloniki is Greece's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 139th in Western Europe. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Thessaloniki is ranked 465th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Routee.

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

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Regus - Thessaloniki, Karolou Ntel

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