The Startup Ecosystem of Milan
Milan boasts 348 startups in our sample database which represents about 32% of Italy’s sampled startups. Milan is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Italy.
CITY RANKING
While Milan decreased by 9 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Italy remained stable at 1 nationally since 2021.
National Ranking
In Italy
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Milan
Global Rank
Milan is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Milan’s startups excel particularly in Education where it ranks 52 and in Foodtech, and Social & Leisure. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Italy - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 65th - 9 | 9.943 | 2.24 | 4.66 | 3.04 | |
2nd 0 | 143rd - 3 | 5.237 | 1.05 | 1.15 | 3.04 | |
3rd 0 | 273rd - 42 | 2.479 | 0.38 | 0.24 | 1.87 | |
4th 0 | 321st - 63 | 1.748 | 0.23 | 0.20 | 1.31 | |
5th 0 | 334th - 42 | 1.633 | 0.24 | 0.16 | 1.23 | |
6th 0 | 478th - 91 | 0.793 | 0.11 | 0.09 | 0.60 | |
7th + 4 | 508th + 3 | 0.709 | 0.11 | 0.07 | 0.53 | |
8th + 2 | 519th - 20 | 0.673 | 0.10 | 0.07 | 0.51 | |
9th - 1 | 525th - 79 | 0.656 | 0.11 | 0.05 | 0.49 | |
10th - 3 | 535th - 132 | 0.631 | 0.10 | 0.06 | 0.47 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Milan
Startups
Successful Education startups in Milan
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 86 startups for Education.
In Western Europe, Milan's Foodtech is in top 52. Milan has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Foodtech startups that are represented on our map.
Social & Leisure is ranked 58th in the world. Our database contains 41 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Milan's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Milan there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Education, Foodtech, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 54% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Milan.
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National Rank
15th
Regional Rank
Overview
Milan is Italy's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 15th in Western Europe. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Milan is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including MoneyFarm.
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Startup Infrastructure in Milan
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Intesa Sanpaolo StartUp Initiative
G2 Startups
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Talent Garden Milano Calabiana
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