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Scout startups in Lyon

Learn where early startup activity happens in Lyon and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.

Country
France
Population
522,969
Time zone
Europe/Paris
Lyon
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Startup ecosystem standing

Where Lyon ranks

Rankings that list Lyon
RankingEditionPositionSince last editionTrustWhat it measures
Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters)2026#95Down 5BInnovation, Research, Activity
StartupBlink logoGlobal Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)2025#125No prior editionBEcosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate
Startup Genome logoEmerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100)202641 to 50No prior editionCEcosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent
Positions as published in each edition. The ranking name opens its method and trust notes, the edition opens the full list, and publisher sources are listed below. Trust grades cover method, transparency and whether places are paid for.

27 organizations with a profile

Who's based in Lyon

Accelerators 10

H7 logoAccelerator

H7

H7 is a private startup accelerator based in Lyon, France, that supports tech startups focused on social and environmental impact. It operates from a…

Pépites logoAccelerator

Pépites

Pépites is a program co-led by the Lyon Metropolis and the Lyon Metropole Chamber of Commerce, supporting high-potential SMEs in their hyper-growth…

The 3 most prominent of 10. Browse all accelerators

Incubators 9

The 3 most prominent of 9. Browse all incubators

Venture studios 5

The 3 most prominent of 5. Browse all venture studios

Investors 3

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Questions about Lyon

How does Lyon rank as a startup ecosystem?
Lyon is #125 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 3 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Lyon?
Superscout has profiles for 3 investors based in Lyon, including Axeleo Capital (AXC), BACS-Innov and Mesh Ventures.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Lyon?
Yes. Superscout lists 10 accelerators, 9 incubators and 5 venture studios based there, including H7, Campus René Cassin and WAOUP.

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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.

Superscout is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the organizations documented here.