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London, Ontario startup ecosystem

Technology, health innovation, advanced manufacturing, and university-linked research in southwestern Ontario.

Country
Canada
Population
346,765
Time zone
America/Toronto
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About

London, Ontario is a regional center for technology, health care, advanced manufacturing, and post-secondary research in southwestern Ontario. The City of London identifies Western University, Fanshawe College, Western Research Parks, the London Health Sciences Centre, and the Western Advanced Manufacturing Park as important parts of the local research and commercialization base.\n\nThe city’s startup support network includes TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario, the London Economic Development Corporation, and the Small Business Centre. The City reports strengths in information and communications technology, digital media, software as a service, game development, ecommerce, financial technology, health innovation, and advanced manufacturing.\n\nSources: City of London economic development overview and City of London professional, scientific, and technical services profile.

Startup ecosystem standing

Where London ranks

Rankings that list London
RankingEditionPositionSince last editionTrustWhat it measures
Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)2025#259No prior editionBEcosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate
Positions come from each publisher's edition. Open a ranking for its method and trust notes, or an edition for the full list.

13 organizations with a profile

Who's based in London

Investors 7

RHA Ventures Inc. logoInvestor

Empowering early-stage companies through mentorship and investment.

Mustang Capital logoInvestor

Liquidity solutions for venture capital and private equity.

The 3 most prominent of 7. Browse all investors

Incubators 4

The 3 most prominent of 4. Browse all incubators

Accelerators 2

W5 logoAccelerator

Empowering student entrepreneurs at Western University.

qube logoAccelerator

A 24/7 workspace for builders and creators.

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From public sources

What the sources say about London

Questions about London

How does London rank as a startup ecosystem?

Its best position is #259 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).

How many startup investors are based in London?

7 investors based in London have a profile here, including RHA Ventures Inc., MAP Investco Inc. and Mustang Capital. The real number is higher.

Are there accelerators or incubators in London?

Yes. London has 2 accelerators and 4 incubators on record, including W5 and BCI Innovation Labs.

Geographic proximity

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