The Startup Ecosystem of Greece
Greece boasts 4 cities in the top 1000 and is the leading startup hub in Western Europe.
COUNTRY RANKING
Greeceâs startup scene saw an increase in 2022 and jumped 6 spots from the previous year, outranking South Africa.
Population
Million
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Greece
Global Rank
Greece is ranked within the top 50 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Greeceâs startup scene is best represented in Social & Leisure, Transportation, and in and Foodtech.
Top Cities for Startups in Greece - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 132nd + 21 | 5.530 | 0.83 | 2.43 | 2.27 | |
2nd 0 | 507th - 128 | 0.709 | 0.13 | 0.06 | 0.52 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Greece
Startups
Successful Social & Leisure startups in Greece
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 74 startups for Social & Leisure.
In Western Europe, Greece's Transportation is in top 33. Greece has a concentration of about 32 of the region's total Transportation startups that are represented on our map.
Greece's Foodtech is ranked 34th in the world. Our database contains 15 for this industry.
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