?? Which startup ecosystems are rising in the Middle East?

This Month:? Top Startup Ecosystems of Middle East; How has Fukuoka climbed more than 20 spots since 2020?; George Town’s Startup Ecosystem; Event Spotlight & much more

Insights

Israel's Cities Dominate the Middle East’s Top 10

With StartupBlink Pro, you can unlock the data on all Middle Eastern cities, as well as their industry rankings, scores and entities like startups, unicorns and exits.

According to the latest Global Startup Ecosystem Index, the Middle East boasts 28 ranked ecosystems within the top 1,000. Impressively, Israel claims 5 out of the region's top 10 ecosystems, underscoring the nation's remarkable influence in nurturing impressive startup ecosystems across the region.

Here are a few more insights from the Middle East Startup Ecosystems:

• Tel Aviv leads the region as the strongest startup hub and it's unlikely any other city will overtake it, given its substantial lead in total score.
• Dubai and Jerusalem stand out on their own leagues, with significantly higher total scores compared to cities lower in the rankings.
• Riyadh surpasses Abu Dhabi and Amman, securing the 5th spot in the Middle East's startup ecosystem rankings.
• Despite its small population, Manama moves up one spot in the regional top 10, solidifying its position.

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MORE INSIGHTS

Startup Ecosystem Development: A Guide

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Why is Fukuoka's Startup Ecosystem on the rise?

Fukuoka's startup ecosystem has soared 26 spots worldwide on StartupBlink's Index since 2020, drawing in global giants like Accenture and Amazon. The secret? It's all about being startup-friendly, with:

• Startup Visa for Foreign Entrepreneurs
• Rent Subsidies for Startups
• Global Startup Centre

And many more exciting incentives are covered in the Fukuoka Startup Ecosystem Report.

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ECOSYSTEM SPOTLIGHT

George Town, Malaysia

George Town, the capital city of Penang Island, welcomes entrepreneurs from all over the world with a supportive and growing startup ecosystem. This year, George Town’s startup ecosystem showed an ascend of 12 spots globally. The city ranks as the 2nd hub in Malaysia and 8th in Southeast Asia.

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EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Switch

31 October - 2 November, 2023

SWITCH 2023 is back! It includes a year-long innovation programme that began in March 2023 and culminates in the flagship event from 31 Oct to 2 Nov that brings together startups, SMEs, MNCs, investors, research institutions and government organizations.

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Sifted Summit

We’re media partners for this year's Sifted Summit! It's a must-attend event for anyone looking for the inside scoop on what’s hot and what’s not in the world of European startups.

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