The Startup Ecosystem of Worcester

Worcester boasts 16 startups in our sample database.

CITY RANKING

Since 2022, Worcester lost 7 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 315th worldwide.

National Ranking

95th
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11
In United States

Regional Ranking

109th
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13
In North America

Global Ranking

315th
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7
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Worcester

Startups in Worcester excel in Health, Social & Leisure, and Software and and Data. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Health industry. One of the most promising startups in Worcester in 2022 is OpenCity, Stability Health, and TIKI.

Global Rank

Worcester is ranked within the top 400 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Worcester’s startups excel particularly in Health where it ranks 246 and in Social & Leisure, and Software and Data. 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
1st
0
1st
0
550.269
36.19
510.42
3.66
2nd
0
2nd
0
217.002
18.34
195.00
3.66
3rd
0
4th
0
113.855
14.68
95.52
3.66
4th
0
5th
+
1
108.050
8.66
95.73
3.66
5th
0
11th
+
1
51.966
4.71
43.59
3.66
6th
0
14th
+
3
40.970
5.79
31.52
3.66
7th
+
1
19th
0
34.963
4.96
26.34
3.66
8th
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1
20th
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2
32.906
4.36
24.89
3.66
9th
0
21st
+
1
32.558
3.91
24.99
3.66
10th
0
26th
+
1
29.353
4.10
21.59
3.66
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Startups

Notable Startups in Worcester
OpenCity startup icon
OpenCity
Stability Health startup icon
Stability Health
TIKI startup icon
TIKI

Startups

Successful Health startups in Worcester
Stability Health startup icon
Stability Health
Enrich Therapeutics startup icon
Enrich Therapeutics

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Health icon
Health
#246 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 6 startups for Health.

Social & Leisure icon
Social & Leisure
#253 worldwide

In North America, Worcester's Social & Leisure is in top 253. Worcester has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Social & Leisure startups that are represented on our map.

Software and Data icon
Software and Data
#403 worldwide

Software and Data is ranked 403rd in the world. Our database contains 2 startups for this industry.

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ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Worcester's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Worcester there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Health, Social & Leisure, Software and Data. These three industries represent about 75% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Worcester.

95th

National Rank

109th

Regional Rank

Overview

Worcester is The United States' 95th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 109th in North America. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Worcester is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including OpenCity.

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