The Startup Ecosystem of Nanjing
Nanjing boasts 103 startups in our sample database which represents about 2% of China’s sampled startups. Nanjing is the 10th best startup ecosystem in China.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Nanjing developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 48 spots.
National Ranking
In China
Regional Ranking
In East Asia
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Nanjing
Global Rank
Nanjing is ranked within the top 200 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Nanjing’s startups excel particularly in Transportation where it ranks 38 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Software and Data. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in China - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 6th - 3 | 102.695 | 7.11 | 92.93 | 2.65 | |
2nd 0 | 7th 0 | 70.617 | 5.10 | 62.87 | 2.65 | |
3rd 0 | 18th + 3 | 35.101 | 3.06 | 29.39 | 2.65 | |
4th + 1 | 30th + 3 | 24.846 | 1.69 | 20.50 | 2.65 | |
5th - 1 | 36th - 4 | 22.091 | 3.01 | 16.43 | 2.65 | |
6th 0 | 51st + 14 | 13.486 | 1.23 | 9.60 | 2.65 | |
7th 0 | 78th + 8 | 8.460 | 0.57 | 5.24 | 2.65 | |
8th + 1 | 114th + 60 | 6.342 | 0.42 | 3.27 | 2.65 | |
9th + 2 | 127th + 89 | 5.581 | 0.10 | 2.83 | 2.65 | |
10th 0 | 157th + 48 | 4.938 | 0.23 | 3.35 | 1.35 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Nanjing
Startups
Successful Transportation startups in Nanjing
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 31 startups for Transportation.
In East Asia, Nanjing's Ecommerce & Retail is in top 49. Nanjing has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Ecommerce & Retail startups that are represented on our map.
Software and Data is ranked 92nd in the world. Our database contains 11 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Nanjing's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Nanjing there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Transportation, Ecommerce & Retail, Software and Data. These three industries represent about 55% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Nanjing.
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National Rank
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Regional Rank
Overview
Nanjing is China's 10th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 14th in East Asia. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Nanjing is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Meipian.
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