The Startup Ecosystem of Toronto
Toronto boasts 1282 startups in our sample database which represents about 32% of Canada’s sampled startups. Toronto is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Canada.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Toronto shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 2 spots.
National Ranking
In Canada
Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Toronto
Global Rank
Toronto is ranked within the top 30 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Toronto’s startups excel particularly in Marketing & Sales where it ranks 13 and in Software and Data, and Energy & Environment. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Canada - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 24th + 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 - 14 | 5.306 | 0.88 | 0.92 | 3.51 | |
8th - 1 | 142nd - 17 | 5.239 | 0.72 | 1.01 | 3.51 | |
9th 0 | 183rd - 42 | 4.495 | 0.77 | 0.23 | 3.50 | |
10th 0 | 184th + 9 | 4.490 | 0.34 | 0.65 | 3.49 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Toronto
Startups
Successful Marketing & Sales startups in Toronto
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 387 startups for Marketing & Sales.
In North America, Toronto's Software and Data is in top 14. Toronto has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Software and Data startups that are represented on our map.
Energy & Environment is ranked 21st in the world. Our database contains 135 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Toronto's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Toronto there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Marketing & Sales, Software and Data, Energy & Environment. These three industries represent about 51% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Toronto.
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Regional Rank
Overview
Toronto is Canada's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 10th in North America. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Toronto is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including SHOPLAZZA.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Toronto
Accelerators
Halton Region Small Business Centre
MaRS Discovery District
Founder Institute
Coworking Spaces
BrightLane
Extreme Accelerator Queen Street
Office146 - Creative Coworking Community
Organizations
Silicon Halton
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