The Startup Ecosystem of Lausanne
Lausanne boasts 171 startups in our sample database which represents about 14% of Switzerland’s sampled startups. Lausanne is the 3rd best startup ecosystem in Switzerland.
CITY RANKING
While Lausanne decreased by 13 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Switzerland remained stable at 3 nationally since 2021.
National Ranking
In Switzerland
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Lausanne
Global Rank
Lausanne is ranked within the top 150 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Lausanne’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 48 and in Software and Data, and Hardware & IoT. 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 Lausanne
Startups
Successful Energy & Environment startups in Lausanne
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 40 startups for Energy & Environment.
In Western Europe, Lausanne's Software and Data is in top 65. Lausanne has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Software and Data startups that are represented on our map.
Hardware & IoT is ranked 70th in the world. Our database contains 14 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Lausanne's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Lausanne there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Software and Data, Hardware & IoT. These three industries represent about 53% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Lausanne.
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Regional Rank
Overview
Lausanne is Switzerland's 3rd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 25th in Western Europe. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Lausanne is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Flyability.
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