The Startup Ecosystem of Dortmund
Dortmund boasts 11 startups in our sample database.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Dortmund developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 182 spots.
National Ranking
In Germany
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
ECOSYSTEM
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The Startup Ecosystem in Dortmund
Global Rank
Dortmund is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Dortmund’s startups excel particularly in Hardware & IoT where it ranks 32 and in Software and Data, and Energy & Environment. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Germany - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 12th + 1 | 48.355 | 4.99 | 39.83 | 3.54 | |
2nd 0 | 39th - 1 | 19.652 | 2.48 | 13.63 | 3.54 | |
3rd 0 | 75th - 11 | 9.078 | 1.45 | 4.10 | 3.54 | |
4th + 2 | 135th - 8 | 5.386 | 0.75 | 1.10 | 3.54 | |
5th - 1 | 146th - 49 | 5.202 | 0.79 | 0.87 | 3.54 | |
6th + 1 | 152nd - 22 | 5.059 | 0.30 | 1.23 | 3.54 | |
7th - 2 | 168th - 60 | 4.780 | 0.46 | 0.79 | 3.54 | |
8th + 2 | 199th - 18 | 4.213 | 0.04 | 0.89 | 3.28 | |
9th + 12 | 204th + 182 | 3.991 | 0.10 | 0.86 | 3.04 | |
10th + 1 | 214th - 20 | 3.814 | 0.44 | 0.40 | 2.97 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Dortmund
Startups
Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Dortmund
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 5 startups for Hardware & IoT.
In Western Europe, Dortmund's Software and Data is in top 448. Dortmund has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Software and Data startups that are represented on our map.
Our database contains 1 startup for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Dortmund's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Dortmund there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Hardware & IoT, Software and Data, Energy & Environment. These three industries represent about 82% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Dortmund.
9th
National Rank
58th
Regional Rank
Overview
Dortmund is Germany's 9th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 58th in Western Europe. With a population of 0.5M - 1M people, Dortmund is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Volterion.
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