The Startup Ecosystem of Boston Area
Boston Area boasts 2064 startups in our sample database which represents about 5% of The United States’s sampled startups. Boston Area is the 4th best startup ecosystem in The United States.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Boston Area developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 1 spot.
National Ranking
In United States
Regional Ranking
In North America
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Boston
Global Rank
Boston Area is ranked within the top 10 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Boston Area’s startups excel particularly in Health where it ranks 2 and in Education, and Foodtech. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in United States - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 1st 0 | 550.269 | 36.19 | 510.42 | 3.66 | |
2nd 0 | 2nd 0 | 217.002 | 18.34 | 195.00 | 3.66 | |
3rd 0 | 4th 0 | 113.855 | 14.68 | 95.52 | 3.66 | |
4th 0 | 5th + 1 | 108.050 | 8.66 | 95.73 | 3.66 | |
5th 0 | 11th + 1 | 51.966 | 4.71 | 43.59 | 3.66 | |
6th 0 | 14th + 3 | 40.970 | 5.79 | 31.52 | 3.66 | |
7th + 1 | 19th 0 | 34.963 | 4.96 | 26.34 | 3.66 | |
8th - 1 | 20th - 2 | 32.906 | 4.36 | 24.89 | 3.66 | |
9th 0 | 21st + 1 | 32.558 | 3.91 | 24.99 | 3.66 | |
10th 0 | 26th + 1 | 29.353 | 4.10 | 21.59 | 3.66 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Boston
Startups
Successful Health startups in Boston
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 397 startups for Health.
In North America, Boston Area's Education is in top 3. Boston Area has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Education startups that are represented on our map.
Foodtech is ranked 3rd in the world. Our database contains 226 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Boston's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Boston Area there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Health, Education, Foodtech. These three industries represent about 42% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Boston Area.
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National Rank
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Regional Rank
Overview
Boston Area is The United States' 4th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 4th in North America. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Boston Area is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Evergage and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Trip Advisor and Starlab Studio.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Boston
Accelerators
TechStars Boston
MassChallenge
Cleantech Open Northeast
Coworking Spaces
Greentown Labs
Impact Hub Boston
Starlab Studio
Organizations
Trip Advisor
FE International
Startup Institute
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