The Startup Ecosystem of Cluj-Napoca
Home to 15% of Romania’s startups, Cluj-Napoca boasts a vibrant startup ecosystem that is ranked 330 in the world.
CITY RANKING
While Cluj-Napoca decreased by 80 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Romania remained stable at 2 nationally since 2021.
National Ranking
In Romania
Regional Ranking
In Eastern Europe
Global Ranking
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The Startup Ecosystem in Cluj-Napoca
Global Rank
Cluj-Napoca is ranked within the top 400 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Cluj-Napoca’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 184 and in Marketing & Sales, and Software and Data. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Romania - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 108th + 3 | 6.765 | 1.03 | 2.98 | 2.76 | |
2nd 0 | 330th - 80 | 1.662 | 0.31 | 0.14 | 1.22 | |
3rd 0 | 542nd - 151 | 0.617 | 0.11 | 0.05 | 0.45 | |
4th 0 | 715th - 231 | 0.355 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.26 | |
5th new | 758th new | 0.310 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.23 | |
6th - 1 | 853rd - 147 | 0.230 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.17 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Cluj-Napoca
Startups
Successful Fintech startups in Cluj-Napoca
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 18 startups for Fintech.
In Eastern Europe, Cluj-Napoca's Marketing & Sales is in top 190. Cluj-Napoca has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Marketing & Sales startups that are represented on our map.
Software and Data is ranked 225th in the world. Our database contains 4 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Cluj-Napoca's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Cluj-Napoca there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Marketing & Sales, Software and Data. These three industries represent about 80% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Cluj-Napoca.
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National Rank
25th
Regional Rank
Overview
Cluj-Napoca is Romania's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 25th in Eastern Europe. With a population of 0.5M - 1M people, Cluj-Napoca is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Digitap.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Cluj-Napoca
Accelerators
Alpha Hub
Risky Business Ventures
Spherik Accelerator
Coworking Spaces
ClujHUB
Cluj Cowork
Chaos Cowork Cluj
Organizations
Startup Grind Cluj Napoca
Seed For Tech
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