Turn Your Ecosystem’s Data Into Reasons to Celebrate
StartupBlink helps ecosystem developers understand their startup ecosystem, showcase its progress with the world’s most comprehensive ecosystem data, and turn that evidence into investment and policy support.
Let’s Talk About Your Ecosystem
Tell us what you want to understand, improve, or achieve.
We’ll show you where StartupBlink can help.
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STARTUP ECOSYSTEM MEMBERSHIP
Global Startup Map and Ecosystem Research
About StartupBlink
StartupBlink is a global startup research platform that maps the winners of the tech economy and helps governments and corporations grow their innovation ecosystem. The StartupBlink interactive startup ecosystem map tracks over 200,000 ecosystem stakeholders worldwide.
The StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index ranks the startup ecosystems of over 1,400 cities and 110 countries. Produced annually in partnership with global data providers like Crunchbase and Semrush, and supported by over 100 governments, the report is read by hundreds of thousands of decision-makers worldwide.
About StartupBlink
StartupBlink is a global startup ecosystem research platform, providing data and insights about the innovation economy to advise and support decision-makers in growing their innovation efforts. The StartupBlink interactive startup ecosystem map tracks over 250,000 ecosystem stakeholders worldwide.
The StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index ranks the startup ecosystems of over 1,500 cities and 120 countries. Produced annually in partnership with global data providers like Crunchbase and Semrush, and supported by over 100 governments, the report is read by hundreds of thousands of decision-makers worldwide.
About StartupBlink
StartupBlink is a global startup ecosystem research platform, providing data and insights about the innovation economy to advise and support decision-makers in growing their innovation efforts. The StartupBlink interactive startup ecosystem map tracks over 250,000 ecosystem stakeholders worldwide.
The StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index ranks the startup ecosystems of over 1,500 cities and 120 countries. Produced annually in partnership with global data providers like Crunchbase and Semrush, and supported by over 100 governments, the report is read by hundreds of thousands of decision-makers worldwide.
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Trusted by ambitious governments and ecosystem leaders worldwide.
Beyond Membership
Additional services can be tailored to your ecosystem’s specific goals.
Comprehensive Ecosystem Report
Tell your ecosystem’s story through an in-depth, data-driven report ready to share publicly.
Business Intelligence
Track changes across your ecosystem through a private, interactive dashboard with frequently updated data.
Policy Advisory
Set priorities and build a practical roadmap, backed by 15+ years of experience across 100+ ecosystems.
Startup Attraction and Lead Generation
Attract startups considering relocation and capture leads through targeted promotional assets.
Testimonials
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Testimonials
"The Partnership with StartupBlink allows a unique opportunity to present your city, even if it’s a small one. This is the case of Kaunas. StartupBlink gave us a wonderful opportunity to consolidate different initiatives and compare them on an international level which, in return, allowed us to see where we should improve more in the future. These results wouldn’t have been possible without pro-active and timely efforts of the StartupBlink team. They are open, creative, and eager to cooperate and find suitable solutions. "
Tadas Stankevičius
Head of Business Division – Kauns
Tadas Stankevičius
Head of Business Division
– Kaunas IN
Nishant Das,
Manager – Response Innovation Lab, Somalia
Leaders Celebrating Their Index Results
Nikos Christodoulides
"In the StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index, our startup ecosystem is showing continuous positive momentum, with both the country and all its cities rising."
President of the Republic of Cyprus
"This year's Global Startup Ecosystem Index ranked a South African city, Cape Town, as the third-highest ranked startup ecosystem in Africa."
Cyril Ramaphosa
President of South Africa
MENTIONS
"StartupBlink gave us a wonderful opportunity to consolidate different initiatives and compare them on an international level which, in return, allowed us to see where we should improve more in the future. These results wouldn’t have been possible without pro-active and timely efforts of the StartupBlink team. They are open, creative, and eager to cooperate and find suitable solutions. "
Tadas Stankevičius
Head of Business Division – Kaunas IN
"It has been great to partner with StartupBlink to bring some positive attention to the Somali innovation and start-up ecosystem. The team at StartUpBlink worked hard to ensure that the unique characteristics of this frontier economy were properly captured and profiled on their ranking, and that this could then point those who were interested to learn more in the right direction for further information."
Nishant Das,
Manager – Response Innovation Lab, Somalia
Testimonials
Vojin Mijatović
“The Federal Ministry of Development, Entrepreneurship and Crafts of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina is committed to playing a key role in establishing a structured and thriving startup ecosystem in the country. By creating an enabling environment for innovation and entrepreneurship, we aim to open new doors for our youth and future generations. Entrepreneurs will be at the heart of economic growth and job creation, driving progress and positioning Bosnia and Herzegovina as a rising hub of talent, creativity, and opportunity. We are honored that StartupBlink has recognized our efforts and included Bosnia and Herzegovina in the StartupBlink Index ranking.”
Federal Minister of Development, Entrepreneurship and Crafts
"Estonia’s rise as a global startup hub is no coincidence — it is the result of relentless innovation, digital-first governance, and a bold entrepreneurial spirit. From unicorns to early-stage pioneers, our ecosystem is built on trust, openness, and agility. We are proud that StartupBlink recognizes Estonia as a leader in innovation, and we welcome visionary founders and investors to co-create the future with us."
Erkki Keldo
Minister of Economy and Industry of the Republic of Estonia
Erkki Keldo
"StartupBlink is a key report that provides valuable insights for startup support institutions in Korea when establishing startup policies and strategies. With diverse cities such as Seoul, Busan, Daegu, and Gwangju, each possessing unique industrial strengths, Korea is eager to see the innovation capabilities and growth of these cities highlighted. The Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development (KISED) remains committed to supporting their rise as global startup hubs."
KISED (Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development), President
Jong-pil Yoo
"Mongolia is entering a new chapter of economic transformation — one driven by innovation, technology, and the entrepreneurial energy of our people. The inclusion of Mongolia in StartupBlink’s Global Startup Ecosystem Index highlights the increasing global attention to our growing startup landscape. Our ambition is clear — to build an open, dynamic, and globally connected startup ecosystem that positions Mongolia as a regional hub for innovation. We are committed to creating the right environment for entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors to thrive and welcome partners from around the world to join us on this journey."
Minister of Economy and Development of Mongolia, First Deputy Prime Minister
H.E. Luvsannyam GANTUMUR
Alvin Tan
“In the latest StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026, Singapore continues to rank 4th globally. It is difficult to hold this spot, particularly because many cities in the world are also building and investing billions to build up their start-up ecosystem, and it shows that we have something going with us.“
Minister of State for Trade and Industry, Enterprise Singapore
"Uzbekistan was also selected as the Country of the Year in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026 published by StartupBlink. One more reason why you should have a closer look at Uzbekistan!"
Minister of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Sherzod Shermatov
"We are proud that StartupBlink recognizes Estonia as a leader in innovation, and we welcome visionary founders and investors to co-create the future with us."
Minister of Economy and Industry of the Republic of Estonia
Erkki Keldo
"The inclusion of Mongolia in StartupBlink's Global Startup Ecosystem Index highlights the increasing global attention to our growing startup landscape."
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Development of Mongolia
Luvsannyam Gantumur
"StartupBlink's latest index confirms that Lithuania's startup ecosystem is on a steady upward trajectory."
Minister of Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania
Aušrinė Armonaitė
"We are honored that StartupBlink has recognized our efforts and included Bosnia and Herzegovina in the StartupBlink Index ranking."
Federal Minister of Development, Entrepreneurship and Crafts of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Vojin Mijatović
"Proud to share Saudi Arabia's remarkable achievements in the StartupBlink 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Report – one of the leading global benchmarks measuring the maturity and growth of startup ecosystem worldwide."
CEO at National Technology Development Program
Ibrahim Neyaz
Why Ecosystem Developers Choose StartupBlink
StartupBlink combines global benchmarking, worldwide reach, and hands-on ecosystem experience to identify what drives performance, help set the right priorities, and put your ecosystem’s progress in front of a global audience.
Compares cities and countries worldwide to show where your ecosystem stands, how it is changing, and where it is strongest.
Three Global Indexes Power This Approach
Innovators Business Environment Index
Measures how supportive the business environment is for startups and innovative companies, helping governments see where improvements are needed.
Global Startup Ecosystem Index
Corporate Startup Activity Index
Identifies corporations already working with startups, making that activity visible so others have a credible reason to join in.
Annual website views from ecosystem stakeholders
1M+
250K+
Startups and organizations mapped
150+
Government and ecosystem partners
Startups Build the Economies of the Future
Join the world's most ambitious ecosystem developers and take your startup ecosystem to the next level.
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How We Help You Celebrate
Our Startup Ecosystem Development Membership gives you the analysis, tools, and visibility to make the most of your ecosystem’s rankings.
Understand — See how your ecosystem performs across dozens of parameters with a tailored performance review and custom dashboard.
Compare — Benchmark it against 1,500+ cities and 120 countries to see where it leads, where it falls behind, and which strengths have gone unnoticed.
Celebrate — Share your wins, backed by StartupBlink data. We'll amplify your achievements through our channels, reaching 1M+ ecosystem stakeholders.
Improve — Use the same evidence to identify gaps, set priorities, and work toward your next milestone.
Trusted by ambitious governments and ecosystem leaders worldwide.
STARTUP ECOSYSTEM MEMBERSHIP
Turn Your Ecosystem’s Data Into Reasons to Celebrate
StartupBlink helps ecosystem developers understand their startup ecosystem, showcase its progress with the world’s most comprehensive ecosystem data, and turn that evidence into investment and policy support.
Trusted by ambitious governments and ecosystem leaders worldwide.
How We Help You Celebrate
Our Startup Ecosystem Development Membership gives you the analysis, tools, and visibility to make the most of your ecosystem’s rankings.
Understand — See how your ecosystem performs across dozens of parameters with a tailored performance review and custom dashboard.
Compare — Benchmark it against 1,500+ cities and 120 countries to see where it leads, where it falls behind, and which strengths have gone unnoticed.
Celebrate — Share your wins, backed by StartupBlink data. We'll amplify your achievements through our channels, reaching 1M+ ecosystem stakeholders.
Improve — Use the same evidence to identify gaps, set priorities, and work toward your next milestone.
Beyond Membership
Additional services can be tailored to your ecosystem’s specific goals.
Comprehensive Ecosystem Report
Tell your ecosystem’s story through an in-depth, data-driven report ready to share publicly.
Business Intelligence
Track changes across your ecosystem through a private, interactive dashboard with frequently updated data.
Policy Advisory
Set priorities and build a practical roadmap, backed by 15+ years of experience across 100+ ecosystems.
Startup Attraction and Lead Generation
Attract startups considering relocation and capture leads through targeted promotional assets.
Leaders Celebrating Their Index Results
Nikos Christodoulides
"In the StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index, our startup ecosystem is showing continuous positive momentum, with both the country and all its cities rising."
President of the Republic of Cyprus
Alvin Tan
“In the latest StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026, Singapore continues to rank 4th globally. It is difficult to hold this spot, particularly because many cities in the world are also building and investing billions to build up their start-up ecosystem, and it shows that we have something going with us.“
Minister of State for Trade and Industry, Enterprise Singapore
"Uzbekistan was also selected as the Country of the Year in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026 published by StartupBlink. One more reason why you should have a closer look at Uzbekistan!"
Minister of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Sherzod Shermatov
"We are proud that StartupBlink recognizes Estonia as a leader in innovation, and we welcome visionary founders and investors to co-create the future with us."
Minister of Economy and Industry of the Republic of Estonia
Erkki Keldo
"We are honored that StartupBlink has recognized our efforts and included Bosnia and Herzegovina in the StartupBlink Index ranking."
Federal Minister of Development, Entrepreneurship and Crafts of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Vojin Mijatović
"This year's Global Startup Ecosystem Index ranked a South African city, Cape Town, as the third-highest ranked startup ecosystem in Africa."
Cyril Ramaphosa
President of South Africa
"The inclusion of Mongolia in StartupBlink's Global Startup Ecosystem Index highlights the increasing global attention to our growing startup landscape."
First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Development of Mongolia
Luvsannyam Gantumur
"StartupBlink's latest index confirms that Lithuania's startup ecosystem is on a steady upward trajectory."
Minister of Economy and Innovation of the Republic of Lithuania
Aušrinė Armonaitė
"Proud to share Saudi Arabia's remarkable achievements in the StartupBlink 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Report – one of the leading global benchmarks measuring the maturity and growth of startup ecosystem worldwide."
CEO at National Technology Development Program
Ibrahim Neyaz
Why Ecosystem
Developers Choose
StartupBlink
StartupBlink combines global benchmarking, worldwide reach, and hands-on ecosystem experience to identify what drives performance, help set the right priorities, and put your ecosystem’s progress in front of a global audience.
Annual website views from ecosystem stakeholders
1M+
250K+
Startups and organizations mapped
150+
Government and ecosystem partners
Three Global Indexes Power This Approach
Innovators Business Environment Index
Measures how supportive the business environment is for startups and innovative companies, helping governments see where improvements are needed.
Corporate Startup Activity Index
Identifies corporations already working with startups, making that activity visible so others have a credible reason to join in.
Global Startup Ecosystem Index
Compares cities and countries worldwide to show where your ecosystem stands, how it is changing, and where it is strongest.
Startups Build the Economies of the Future
Join the world's most ambitious ecosystem developers and take your startup ecosystem to the next level.
As Mentioned In
Let’s Talk About Your Ecosystem
Tell us what you want to understand, improve, or achieve. We’ll show you where StartupBlink can help.