How Does StartupBlink Help?

StartupBlink is a global startup ecosystem research platform, visited by hundreds of thousands of innovation stakeholders each year. With a database of over 200,000 startups, we rank more than 110 countries and 1,400 cities’ startup ecosystems annually across dozens of indicators. This gives us the insight and infrastructure to support our partners across five key pillars of ecosystem development:

Get a Clear Picture of Your Startup Ecosystem

Ensure your ecosystem is mapped, organized, and up-to-date — so every founder, investor, and partner can find what your ecosystem has to offer.

• Full inventory of startups, accelerators, coworking spaces, and support organizations
  

• Accurate data connected to major global databases and directories
  

• Updates and access to the world's largest startup ecosystem database

Mapping

Interactive Startup Ecosystem Portal

• Interactive startup portal and database for your ecosystem.
• Improve your ecosystem’s data flow and foster partnerships between stakeholders.
  
• Create a popular technological project branded on your organization.

Turn Data into Actionable Policy & Strategy

Move from analysis to impact with a practical, grounded ecosystem roadmap.

• Recommendations tailored to your local context

• Examples of what’s worked in similar ecosystems

• Clear priorities that align stakeholders on shared goals

• Practical steps you can implement with available resources

Capacity Building

Promote Your Ecosystem with a Custom Report

Create a high-impact asset you can use to tell your story everywhere.

• Professionally designed promotional report

• Share digitally or physically at conferences, embassies, delegations, and investor events

• Distributed to StartupBlink’s global audience of founders, investors, and analysts
  

• Generate leads, media attention, and stakeholder interest

Promotional Report

Strengthen and Activate Your Local Ecosystem

Foster connection and momentum among your ecosystem players.

• Public-facing portal to connect entrepreneurs, investors, and support orgs

• Share news, wins, and events to keep momentum high
  

• Run curated local meetups and global online pitching events

• Prevent brain drain and attract startups by showcasing your ecosystem’s vibrancy

Activation

Get a Clear Picture of Your Startup Ecosystem

Ensure your ecosystem is mapped, organized, and up-to-date — so every founder, investor, and partner can find what your ecosystem has to offer.

• Full inventory of startups, accelerators, coworking spaces, and support organizations
  

• Accurate data connected to major global databases and directories
  

• Updates and access to the world's largest startup ecosystem database

Promote Your Ecosystem with a Custom Report

Create a high-impact asset you can use to tell your story everywhere.

• Professionally designed promotional report

• Share digitally or physically at conferences, embassies, delegations, and investor events

• Distributed to StartupBlink’s global audience of founders, investors, and analysts
  

• Generate leads, media attention, and stakeholder interest

Strengthen and Activate Your Local Ecosystem

Foster connection and momentum among your ecosystem players.

• Public-facing portal to connect entrepreneurs, investors, and support orgs

• Share news, wins, and events to keep momentum high
  

• Run curated local meetups and global online pitching events

• Prevent brain drain and attract startups by showcasing your ecosystem’s vibrancy

Benchmark Your Performance & Identify Growth Opportunities

Know exactly where you stand — and where to focus next.

• Compare your ecosystem to 1,400+ global peers

• Analyze performance across 30+ key parameters

• Uncover your strongest industries to promote internationally
  

• Use our insights to shape a targeted growth strategy

Benchmark Your Performance & Identify Growth Opportunities

Know exactly where you stand — and where to focus next.

• Compare your ecosystem to 1,400+ global peers

• Analyze performance across 30+ key parameters

• Uncover your strongest industries to promote internationally
  

• Use our insights to shape a targeted growth strategy

Analysis

Increase Your Ecosystem’s International Visibility

Make your ecosystem stand out in the global innovation landscape.

• Showcase your ecosystem in StartupBlink's global rankings and startup directory.

• Attract startup relocations, investor attention, and new partnerships

• Position your ecosystem or organization as a leader in ecosystem development

• Build alliances with peer ecosystems worldwide

Promotion

Increase Your Ecosystem’s International Visibility

Make your ecosystem stand out in the global innovation landscape.

• Showcase your ecosystem in StartupBlink's global rankings and startup directory.

• Attract startup relocations, investor attention, and new partnerships

• Position your ecosystem or organization as a leader in ecosystem development

• Build alliances with peer ecosystems worldwide
  
  
  
  

Startup Ecosystem Gold Membership

• A dedicated team to work exclusively on the development and global promotion of your startup ecosystem. 
• Ecosystem insights from on-site presence and advising of StartupBlink top management.
• Empower your top startups with strategic guidance and global market access.

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

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.

H.E. Luvsannyam GANTUMUR

Minister of Economy and Development of Mongolia, First Deputy Prime Minister

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.

Jong-pil Yoo

KISED (Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development), President

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.

Vojin Mijatović

Federal Minister of Development, Entrepreneurship and Crafts, Bosnia & Herzegovina