The Startup Ecosystem of Skopje
Home to 86% of North Macedonia’s startups, Skopje boasts a vibrant startup ecosystem that is ranked 459 in the world.
CITY RANKING
While Skopje decreased by 179 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in North Macedonia remained stable at 1 nationally since 2021.
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In North Macedonia
Regional Ranking
In Eastern Europe
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The Startup Ecosystem in Skopje
Global Rank
Skopje is ranked within the top 500 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Skopje’s startups excel particularly in Marketing & Sales where it ranks 216 and in Hardware & IoT, and Social & Leisure. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in North Macedonia - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 459th - 179 | 0.871 | 0.17 | 0.09 | 0.61 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Skopje
Startups
Successful Marketing & Sales startups in Skopje
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 11 startups for Marketing & Sales.
In Eastern Europe, Skopje's Hardware & IoT is in top 310. Skopje has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Hardware & IoT startups that are represented on our map.
Social & Leisure is ranked 330th in the world. Our database contains 3 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Skopje's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Skopje there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Marketing & Sales, Hardware & IoT, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 72% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Skopje.
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Regional Rank
Overview
Skopje is North Macedonia's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 34th in Eastern Europe. With a population of 0.5M - 1M people, Skopje is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including TIP-TOP Studio.
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Startup Infrastructure in Skopje
Accelerators
Business-Technology Accelerator UKIM LCC Skopje
SEAVUS Education and Development Center DOOEL Skopje
Business Impact Lab
Coworking Spaces
OpenSpace Co-working Skopje
NewMans Business Accelerator
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