The Global Startup Ecosystem Index (GSEI) is built using hundreds of thousands of data points processed by an algorithm which takes into account several dozen sets of parameters, as explained in the Methodology section.

In addition to the supplementation of data from various sources and global data partners, our Ecosystem Index is integrated with the interactive and crowdsourced StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Map. This map, updated since 2013, provides a strong sample of the stakeholders in each startup ecosystem.

The Index is used annually by hundreds of thousands of startup founders, startup ecosystem developers, corporations, and other stakeholders to support critical decisions on policy-making, strategy, relocation, and investment.

1. About StartupBlink
2. Word from StartupBlink CEO
3. Introducing the Global Startup Ecosystem Index
4. StartupBlink Partners
5. Current State of the Global Startup Ecosystem
6. Methodology
7. Key Insights
8. Global Startup Ecosystem Index: Top Countries
9. Global Startup Ecosystem Index: Top Cities
10. Regional Analysis
11. Top 100 Countries Analysis
12. Contender Ecosystems
13. Ecosystem Case Studies
14. StartupBlink Global Partners
15. Team and Advisors
16. Parting Words
17. Appendix: Top 1,000 Cities
18. Contents