The Startup Ecosystem of Adelaide
Adelaide boasts 48 startups in our sample database which represents about 3% of Australia’s sampled startups. Adelaide is the 5th best startup ecosystem in Australia.
CITY RANKING
While Adelaide decreased by 41 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Australia remained stable at 5 nationally since 2021.
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The Startup Ecosystem in Adelaide
Global Rank
Adelaide is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Adelaide’s startups excel particularly in Social & Leisure where it ranks 170 and in Hardware & IoT, and Software and Data. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Australia - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 38th - 2 | 20.490 | 3.98 | 12.87 | 3.64 | |
2nd 0 | 42nd - 3 | 17.142 | 2.85 | 10.65 | 3.64 | |
3rd 0 | 101st + 11 | 7.151 | 1.04 | 2.47 | 3.64 | |
4th 0 | 166th + 9 | 4.810 | 0.48 | 0.69 | 3.64 | |
5th 0 | 239th - 41 | 3.248 | 0.46 | 0.24 | 2.55 | |
6th 0 | 243rd + 6 | 3.118 | 0.49 | 0.18 | 2.45 | |
7th 0 | 355th - 86 | 1.495 | 0.18 | 0.15 | 1.17 | |
8th 0 | 367th - 91 | 1.414 | 0.18 | 0.12 | 1.11 | |
9th + 1 | 543rd - 79 | 0.616 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.48 | |
10th - 1 | 622nd - 183 | 0.475 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.37 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Adelaide
Startups
Successful Social & Leisure startups in Adelaide
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 18 startups for Social & Leisure.
In Australia and Oceania, Adelaide's Hardware & IoT is in top 175. Adelaide has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Hardware & IoT startups that are represented on our map.
Software and Data is ranked 196th in the world. Our database contains 6 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Adelaide's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Adelaide there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Social & Leisure, Hardware & IoT, Software and Data. These three industries represent about 63% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Adelaide.
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Regional Rank
Overview
Adelaide is Australia's 5th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 7th in Australia and Oceania. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Adelaide is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Tic:Toc Home Loans.
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