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Scout startups in Canberra
Learn where early startup activity happens in Canberra and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.
- Country
- Australia
- Population
- 367,752
- Time zone
- Australia/Sydney
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Canberra ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Cities Index | 2026 | #45 | No prior edition | B | Performance, Growth, Talent, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #279 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
4 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Canberra
Investors 2
Investor
InvestorInvesting in early-stage innovation.
Accelerators 1
AcceleratorAccelerating Australian startups to success.
Venture studios 1
Venture studioBuilding intelligent systems for better decision-making.
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in Canberra
UniversityListed in 4 rankings
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Raising in Canberra
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Founder toolsFinding startups in Canberra
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Explore dealflowScouting in Canberra
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Become a scoutQuestions about Canberra
How does Canberra rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #45 in Oxford Economics GCI (2026). It appears in 2 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Canberra?
Superscout has profiles for 2 investors based in Canberra, including Empress Capital and Significant Early Venture Capital.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Canberra?
Yes. Superscout lists 1 accelerator and 1 venture studio based there, including GRIFFIN Accelerator and Aivaryn Pty Ltd.
Which universities in Canberra are on Superscout?
One university has a profile: The Australian National University.
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Sources and known limits
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Organizations are placed by their recorded headquarters (Google place, ROR or company record). Only organizations with a Superscout profile are counted, so totals undercount the full ecosystem.
The population value has no measurement date in the canonical record and should be treated as approximate context.
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