StartupBlink report has launched for the 6th year!
The Global Startup Ecosystem Index by StartupBlink has been updated annually since 2017 and is the world’s most comprehensive startup ecosystem ranking of 1000 cities and 100 countries. This map, updated in 2013, provides a strong sample of the stakeholders in each startup ecosystem.
AlbaniaTech has been a data point and the main support on this year's report with the initiative we have taken by creating the first startup database of Albania. Register your startup here!
This year Albania has taken the 75th place by jumping up by 3 positions. It has improved its ranking globally, as well as in Eastern Europe by holding 20th place and 9th in the Balkans. A single Albanian city is present in the Index: the capital and largest city of Tirana. It has a positive momentum this year, improving its position by 27 spots to rank 461st. Among Balkan ecosystems, Tirana booked impressive progress this year, rising from 18th to 12th regionally and overtaking, among others, the Greek city of Thessaloniki. The very small score gaps between the cities ranked 9th through 12th in the Balkans provide Tirana with a real opportunity to climb up in regional rankings next year, if this positive momentum continues.
In the list of notable Startups and Ecosystem Champions you will find listed:
- Gjirafa
Gjirafa is a video content and e-commerce platform for the Balkans built on top of an Albanian language specialized search engine.
- Baboon
Baboon is a food delivery marketplace that enables users to order online from local restaurants through its website or mobile application.
- Rubicon
Rubicon is a financial technology company that provides financial solutions and develops a payment processing network.
"The EU has raised funds for startup development and financing to help Tirana become a major innovation hub in the region. To continue the nation’s growth trajectory, Tirana should produce higher quality initiatives and Albania should strive to develop additional startup ecosystems outside Tirana.", suggests the report.
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