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StartupBlink provides up-to-date research findings on startup innovations as well as reports on startup ecosystem development by location.

  1. Artificial Intelligence
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Our new report, Winners in the Artificial Intelligence Startup Industry, reveals the top 21 countries and 50 cities where AI startups are driving innovation and growth. The report also analyzes extensive data from sources like Semrush and Crunchbase to highlight the most promising startups, leading unicorns, and significant exits in the industry. In addition to […]
  1. Energy and Environment
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This article provides an overview of our report on the Energy & Environment startup scene in partnership with the Smart City Expo World Congress, highlighting the top performers by showcasing rankings of cities, countries, startups, unicorns, and exits within the industry. Of the 119 ranked countries in the StartupBlink Index, only 34 have enough startup […]
  1. Innovation Industries
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  3. Vertical Reports
Latin America has vast potential for renewable energy, including solar, wind, and water power. Brazil and Chile, with abundant sunshine and strong winds, are ideal for Energy & Environment startups. Brazil is a leading wind energy producer, while Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the sunniest places on Earth, supports major solar energy efforts.  In 2024, […]
  1. Innovation Industries
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The Hardware & IoT startup industry is one of the most promising industries in Asia due to the region’s strength in manufacturing, hosting major players such as Samsung and TSMC, as well as its robust infrastructure, favorable investment climate, and a strong ecosystem of innovation that continually drives technological advancements and attracts global talent. In […]
  1. General Articles
  2. Research and Reports
  3. Startup Ecosystem Development
  4. Startup Ecosystems
The Global Startup Ecosystem Index offers a detailed overview of the top 100 countries and 1,000 cities leading the startup world. However, innovation also occurs in less well-known places. The Contender Ecosystems section of StartupBlink highlights dozens of emerging startup cities this year, particularly in countries with developing startup ecosystems. These cities may not yet […]