The Startup Ecosystem of Jerusalem
Jerusalem boasts 225 startups in our sample database which represents about 13% of Israel’s sampled startups. Jerusalem is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Israel.
CITY RANKING
While Jerusalem decreased by 32 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Israel remained stable at 2 nationally since 2021.
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In Israel
Regional Ranking
In Middle East
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Jerusalem
Global Rank
Jerusalem is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Jerusalem’s startups excel particularly in Software and Data where it ranks 56 and in Health, and Hardware & IoT. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Israel - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 9th - 1 | 54.890 | 5.26 | 46.48 | 3.15 | |
2nd 0 | 86th - 32 | 8.068 | 0.98 | 3.94 | 3.15 | |
3rd 0 | 144th - 25 | 5.219 | 0.39 | 1.68 | 3.15 | |
4th + 1 | 308th - 24 | 1.971 | 0.21 | 0.26 | 1.50 | |
5th - 1 | 311th - 73 | 1.900 | 0.08 | 0.38 | 1.44 | |
6th + 3 | 340th + 181 | 1.590 | 0.07 | 0.31 | 1.21 | |
7th + 3 | 511th + 116 | 0.703 | 0.05 | 0.12 | 0.53 | |
8th 0 | 514th - 6 | 0.691 | 0.03 | 0.14 | 0.53 | |
9th - 3 | 523rd - 64 | 0.659 | 0.09 | 0.07 | 0.50 | |
10th new | 585th new | 0.530 | 0.02 | 0.10 | 0.40 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Jerusalem
Startups
Successful Software and Data startups in Jerusalem
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 71 startups for Software and Data.
In Middle East, Jerusalem's Health is in top 62. Jerusalem has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Health startups that are represented on our map.
Hardware & IoT is ranked 72nd in the world. Our database contains 29 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Jerusalem's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Jerusalem there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Software and Data, Health, Hardware & IoT. These three industries represent about 73% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Jerusalem.
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Overview
Jerusalem is Israel's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 3rd in Middle East. With a population of 0.5M - 1M people, Jerusalem is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including BAE Systems Rokar International and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Mobileye and Hub Etzion.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Jerusalem
Accelerators
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Coworking Spaces
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