The Startup Ecosystem of Ghent
Ghent boasts 118 startups in our sample database which represents about 22% of Belgium’s sampled startups. Ghent is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Belgium.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Ghent shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 9 spots.
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Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
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The Startup Ecosystem in Ghent
Global Rank
Ghent is ranked within the top 150 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Ghent’s startups excel particularly in Health where it ranks 42 and in Hardware & IoT, and Marketing & Sales. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Belgium - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 59th + 13 | 10.534 | 1.51 | 5.77 | 3.26 | |
2nd 0 | 149th + 9 | 5.160 | 0.56 | 1.89 | 2.72 | |
3rd 0 | 255th - 18 | 2.902 | 0.35 | 0.33 | 2.22 | |
4th 0 | 327th - 16 | 1.678 | 0.15 | 0.25 | 1.28 | |
5th new | 384th new | 1.302 | 0.03 | 0.27 | 1.00 | |
6th - 1 | 406th - 16 | 1.159 | 0.09 | 0.18 | 0.89 | |
7th new | 553rd new | 0.587 | 0.03 | 0.11 | 0.45 | |
8th + 1 | 590th + 257 | 0.517 | 0.04 | 0.08 | 0.40 | |
9th - 3 | 598th - 55 | 0.507 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.39 | |
10th - 2 | 773rd - 72 | 0.296 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.23 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Ghent
Startups
Successful Health startups in Ghent
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 50 startups for Health.
In Western Europe, Ghent's Hardware & IoT is in top 110. Ghent has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Hardware & IoT startups that are represented on our map.
Marketing & Sales is ranked 118th in the world. Our database contains 12 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Ghent's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Ghent there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Health, Hardware & IoT, Marketing & Sales. These three industries represent about 67% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Ghent.
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National Rank
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Regional Rank
Overview
Ghent is Belgium's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 38th in Western Europe. With a population of 0.5M - 1M people, Ghent is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Teamleader.
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Startup Infrastructure in Ghent
Accelerators
The Birdhouse
Blue Health Innovation Center
imec.istart
Coworking Spaces
MeetDistrict Ghelamco Arena
Co.Station
Ampla house
Organizations
Tech Lane Ghent
Groeiatelier
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