The ultimate resource guide:

Empowering ecosystem leaders and policymakers

Explore key insights from Startup Genome’s expert network on the latest data, trends, and strategies impacting startup ecosystems worldwide.

Essential resources

for ecosystem builders

Forrest Wright
Forrest Wright
Research Assessment Lead
Technical.ly: How Emerging Startup Hubs Can Compete with High-Cost Ecosystems

Small nations like Estonia and Singapore outperform larger ones in unicorn production per capita, proving ecosystem success depends more on strategy, talent, and connectivity than sheer population or geographic size.

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Marc Penzel
Marc Penzel
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
Driving Forward: Detroit Rises as a Leading Startup Ecosystem

Detroit’s startup ecosystem is thriving, driven by major exits, increased investment, and growth in mobility, cybersecurity, AI, and big data, solidifying its position as a rising innovation hub.

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Pranav Arya
Pranav Arya
Sr. Director, Ecosystem Strategy
Why Measurement and Benchmarking Matter

​Measuring and benchmarking your startup ecosystem's performance against global standards is essential for identifying strengths, addressing weaknesses, and implementing targeted strategies that drive sustainable growth and competitiveness.

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5,000,000+

COMPANIES STUDIED

350+

ENTREPRENURIAL ECOSYSTEMS ANALYZED

13

YEARS IN PUBLICATION

Urgent Need for AI Policy Amid Sharp Drop in Global Ecosystem Value

Built on over a decade of Startup Genome’s independent research and policy expertise and the largest quality-controlled dataset in the industry, this report provides insights on key trends, investment flows, and policy strategies driving entrepreneurial success. The report ranks the Top 40 global startup ecosystems, Top 100 emerging ecosystems, and features regional rankings.

For the first time, the rankings include an AI Factor which tracks the race to transition startup ecosystems to AI Native ecosystems. With 90% of current AI funding concentrated in the U.S. and China and the global startup Ecosystem Value plunging 31%, Startup Genome calls for policymakers to urgently embrace Native AI to not risk falling behind. Read more in the full report and explore global startup ecosystems to uncover what drives their innovation.

APEXE Nations Report - G20 Pilot

This report gives national innovation and economic ministries a balanced scorecard assessing how effectively their policies translate innovation potential into a tech entrepreneurship engine.

Founder Insights:
Tools and tips for startup leaders

The Scaleup Report

How can founders maximize their chances of scaling their startups to $50 million valuation and beyond? In this report, we present the world’s first longitudinal research into scaleup success factors, building on the central question of what behaviors, resources, and characteristics of startups differentiate those that scaled from those that didn’t.

3+ advisors
3+ advisors
who hold equity
stock options
stock options
to all employees
5+ connections
5+ connections
from top ecosystems
Jarrod Hicks and Julia Culpeper
Jarrod Hicks and Julia Culpeper
Turning Innovation into Impact: Best Practices for IP-Rich Entrepreneurs
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In-Depth Global Expertise:

Sub-Sector and Ecosystem Reports

The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2025
The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2025
The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2025 (GSER 2025) is a comprehensive analysis of the current state of startup ecosystems worldwide.
APEXE Nations Ranking 2025
APEXE Nations Ranking 2025
APEXE 2025 ranks national startup ecosystems by how effectively they outperform expected innovation potential, offering a normalized benchmark for economic policy impact across all country sizes and income levels.
The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2024
The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2024
The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2024 (GSER 2024) is a comprehensive analysis of the current state of startup ecosystems worldwide.
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