Official launch event · Live onlineThe 2026 edition is out
Corporate Startup Activity Index 2026: Official Launch
Corporate Startup Activity Index 2026
Be the first to see which corporations lead in startup activity,
and where corporate engagement with startups is strongest.
Thank you to everyone who joined the launch. The full report, with rankings of 1,156 corporations, 77 countries and 286 cities, is now available to download.
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1,156
Corporations ranked
77
Countries ranked
286
Cities ranked
13
Industries covered
Agenda
The same program runs at 10:00 and 15:00 CET. Choose the session that suits you.
Register free- 01
Welcome
What the index measures and what is new in 2026.
- 02
Methodology
How investments, acquisitions and partnerships are scored.
- 03
Live reveal: the leading corporations
The global top 10 and the industry leaders, shown for the first time.
- 04
Country and city rankings
Where corporate engagement with startups is strongest.
- 05
Ecosystem and corporate pitches
Short pitches from ecosystem and corporate leaders.
Live on 17 November
Why join the launch
Be the first to know who leads
See which corporations are winning on corporate innovation, revealed live.
See how we benchmark
Understand how corporations, countries and cities are measured and ranked.
Hear from ecosystem builders
Short pitches from the people building startup ecosystems and corporate innovation.
Voices in the report
Why the index matters
“Understanding how corporations invest in, acquire, and partner with startups is critical for anyone shaping an innovation strategy.”
Jager McConnellCEO, Crunchbase“Being recognized in the Index reflects the work of many teams across National Bank who choose to build with startups rather than around them.”
Philippe DaoustManaging Director, NAventures, National Bank of Canada“The strongest scientific innovation ecosystems unite startups, academia, investors, public-sector partners and companies around a shared purpose: advancing transformative technologies.”
Dr. Juergen EckhardtExecutive Vice President, Head of Leaps by Bayer, Bayer“In a rapidly evolving landscape, no single organisation holds a monopoly on innovation. Engaging with the broader ecosystem and partnering with startups is a strategic imperative that disrupts corporate inertia and allows us to rapidly absorb frontier technologies.”
Yannick Marin IsambertHead of Airbus Central Innovation, Airbus- Is it free?
- Yes. Registration is free and open to anyone working with or around startups.
- How do I join?
- On Zoom. The link arrives by email after you register, with a reminder before your session.
- Are the two sessions different?
- No. Both sessions follow the same program.
- Which session should I pick?
- Whichever suits your time zone. Both times are shown in your local time above.
- Will I get the report?
- Yes. Every registrant receives the full Corporate Startup Activity Index 2026 on release day.
About StartupBlink
StartupBlink is a global startup ecosystem research platform, providing data and insights on the innovation economy. Its interactive startup ecosystem map tracks over 250,000 ecosystem stakeholders. Produced with global data partners like Crunchbase and Semrush, StartupBlink’s research is supported by over 100 governments and read by hundreds of thousands of decision-makers worldwide.