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From Service-Based to Product-Based Economy – Lessons from North Macedonia

In this special episode of the Startup Ecosystem Podcast, we revisit a conversation from two years ago, recorded during a visit to North Macedonia. Eli David Rokah, CEO of StartupBlink, sits down with Igor Madjov, founder of Startup Macedonia, to explore how Skopje is evolving from a service-based IT outsourcing city into a product-driven startup […]

Corporate Startup Activity

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Corporate Startup Activity Index 2025

For the first time ever, 372 corporations across 30 countries, 11 major industries, and 10 sub-industries have been ranked based on how actively they engage with startups. StartupBlink’s Corporate Startup Activity Index is the world’s first benchmark for corporate startup engagement — powered by real data, global partnerships with top corporations, governments and data sources, […]

government impact on startups

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The Impact of Government Support on Startups

A robust startup ecosystem creates a sense of community that brings entrepreneurs together and helps them feel less isolated. It gives them access to mentors, advisors, fellow entrepreneurs, and talents. The foundation of such an ecosystem largely relies on government support. Good policies create a fair and supportive environment that helps startups grow. Bad policies […]

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Learning from Bulgaria: Stakeholder Engagement in Startup Ecosystems

In this episode of the Startup Ecosystem Podcast, we’re traveling back in time by revisiting an old recording to explore the state of Bulgaria’s startup ecosystem in 2022. This episode features an interview by Eli David Rokah, CEO of StartupBlink, with Momchil Vassilev, the Managing Director of Endeavor Bulgaria, discussing how different stakeholders’ engagement in […]

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Top Cities & Countries for Foodtech Startups

Our new report, Winners in the Foodtech Startup Industry, highlights the top 20 countries and 40 cities leading worldwide in the full report. Additional data on 195 cities and 33 countries is available to StartupBlink Pro users. Using extensive data from sources like Semrush and Crunchbase, this report uncovers the leading ecosystems, most promising startups, […]

Cities for Fintech Startups

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Top Cities for Fintech Startups

Fintech represents approximately 9% of all startups globally based on the StartupBlink Global Startup Map. The map showcases that there are 17,963 Fintech startups and 250 Fintech unicorns worldwide. Fintech innovation is happening in more places than ever, and our latest rankings evaluate 314 cities with substantial Fintech startup activity. The number of cities ranked […]

startup events in the Middle East

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Top Startup Events in the Middle East for 2025

The Middle East has rapidly emerged as a vibrant hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, hosting a range of events that cater to startups, investors, and tech enthusiasts. These gatherings not only showcase groundbreaking technologies but also foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and investment opportunities. In this article, we delve into the top startup events in the […]

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The Startup Ecosystem Awards 2025

The Startup Ecosystem Awards by StartupBlink recognizes the achievements of startup ecosystems in StartupBlink’s algorithm, acknowledging stakeholders such as government agencies, chambers of commerce, startup support organizations, and international organizations contributing to the development of successful startup ecosystems. Overall, 30 startup ecosystems received awards. What is the StartupBlink Ecosystem Award? The determination of winners for […]

hardware and iot startup accelerators

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Best Hardware and IoT Startup Accelerators

Hardware and IoT startups can be more difficult than software startups because of the need for more resources and time to develop physical products. Hence, the need for Hardware and IoT startups to acquire both financial and mentoring support is much higher. Approaching investors is one way for Hardware and IoT startups to get funding. […]

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Growing a Startup Ecosystem in a Small City

Growing a successful startup ecosystem with a smaller population requires tackling challenges such as limited market size, smaller talent and investor pool, but these cities also have many unique advantages. Canadian City, Kingston with its population of less than 500,000 inhabitants is an inspiring example, showcasing how these challenges can be tackled to put your […]

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Benefits of Becoming StartupBlink Ecosystem Partner

Since 2017, we publish the Global Startup Ecosystem Index Report annually, ranking the top 1,000+ cities and 100+ countries worldwide. StartupBlink’s Index is based on an elaborate algorithm with ca. 40 parameters focused on measuring various aspects of the ecosystem, including its size, impact, and business/startup friendliness, categorized into three key groups: Quantitative, Qualitative, and […]

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