The Startup Ecosystem of Umea

Umea boasts 8 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of Sweden’s sampled startups. Umea is the 10th best startup ecosystem in Sweden.

CITY RANKING

Since 2022, Umea lost 730 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 730th worldwide.

National Ranking

10th
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In Sweden

Regional Ranking

239th
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In Western Europe

Global Ranking

730th
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Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Umea

Startups in Umea excel in Health, Software and Data, and Social & and Leisure. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Health industry. One of the most promising startups in Umea in 2022 is Zordix, Dohi, and Sportswik AB.

Global Rank

Umea is ranked within the top 1000 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Umea’s startups excel particularly in Health where it ranks 340 and in Software and Data, and Social & Leisure. Find out more

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2022 National Rank & Change ▲
2022 National Rank & Change City
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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness Score
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23rd
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1
31.273
3.19
24.29
3.80
2nd
0
118th
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19
6.105
0.32
2.37
3.41
3rd
0
165th
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6
4.812
0.55
0.65
3.61
4th
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1
206th
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210
3.981
0.14
0.69
3.15
5th
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1
290th
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28
2.229
0.26
0.20
1.76
6th
0
505th
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0.721
0.07
0.08
0.57
7th
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1
604th
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32
0.499
0.06
0.04
0.40
8th
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1
673rd
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131
0.414
0.05
0.04
0.33
9th
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719th
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0.352
0.02
0.05
0.28
10th
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730th
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0.336
0.04
0.03
0.27
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Startups

Notable Startups in Umea
Zordix startup icon
Zordix
Dohi startup icon
Dohi
Sportswik AB startup icon
Sportswik AB

Startups

Successful Health startups in Umea

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

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Health
#340 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 4 startups for Health.

Software and Data icon
Software and Data
2 startups

Umea boasts 2 startups in Software and Data on our map.

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Social & Leisure
1 startups

Our database contains 1 startup for this industry.

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Why should you join Umea's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Umea there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Health, Software and Data, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 88% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Umea.

10th

National Rank

239th

Regional Rank

Overview

Umea is Sweden's 10th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 239th in Western Europe. With a population of <0.1M people, Umea is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Zordix.

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