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The startup scene in China
Where startups get built in Kunming, who funds them, and how you get in the room.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Kunming ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters) | 2024 | #98 | No prior edition | B | Innovation, Research, Activity |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #793 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
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Raising in Kunming
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How does Kunming rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #98 in WIPO GII clusters (2024). It appears in 2 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
Which universities are in Kunming?
2 universities have a profile: Kunming University of Science and Technology and Yunnan University.
Geographic proximity
Nearby cities to Kunming
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