The Startup Ecosystem of Basel
Basel boasts 77 startups in our sample database which represents about 6% of Switzerland’s sampled startups. Basel is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Switzerland.
CITY RANKING
While Basel decreased by 14 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Switzerland remained stable at 2 nationally since 2021.
National Ranking
In Switzerland
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Basel
Global Rank
Basel is ranked within the top 150 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Basel’s startups excel particularly in Health where it ranks 29 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Energy & Environment. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Switzerland - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 68th - 11 | 9.626 | 2.24 | 3.81 | 3.58 | |
2nd 0 | 107th - 14 | 6.775 | 0.50 | 2.70 | 3.58 | |
3rd 0 | 109th - 13 | 6.703 | 0.81 | 2.32 | 3.58 | |
4th + 1 | 121st + 45 | 5.790 | 0.48 | 1.74 | 3.58 | |
5th - 1 | 138th - 20 | 5.329 | 0.73 | 1.02 | 3.58 | |
6th 0 | 193rd + 11 | 4.332 | 0.06 | 0.88 | 3.38 | |
7th 0 | 304th - 80 | 2.017 | 0.29 | 0.15 | 1.58 | |
8th + 1 | 358th + 67 | 1.472 | 0.09 | 0.23 | 1.15 | |
9th - 1 | 401st - 35 | 1.196 | 0.14 | 0.12 | 0.94 | |
10th 0 | 481st + 92 | 0.783 | 0.07 | 0.10 | 0.61 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Basel
Startups
Successful Health startups in Basel
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 43 startups for Health.
In Western Europe, Basel's Ecommerce & Retail is in top 72. Basel has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Ecommerce & Retail startups that are represented on our map.
Energy & Environment is ranked 133rd in the world. Our database contains 5 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Basel's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Basel there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Health, Ecommerce & Retail, Energy & Environment. These three industries represent about 79% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Basel.
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National Rank
24th
Regional Rank
Overview
Basel is Switzerland's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 24th in Western Europe. With a population of 0.5M - 1M people, Basel is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Monte Rosa Therapeutics and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Novartis and ImpactHub Basel.
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Startup Infrastructure in Basel
Accelerators
BaseLaunch
i4Challenge
DayOne
Coworking Spaces
ImpactHub Basel
Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area Site Novartis Campus
Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area
Organizations
Basel Area Business and Innovation
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