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Scout startups in Milan
Learn where early startup activity happens in Milan and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.
- Country
- Italy
- Population
- 1,371,498
- Time zone
- Europe/Rome
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Milan ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #56 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
| Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters) | 2026 | #57 | Down 1 | B | Innovation, Research, Activity |
| Global Financial Centres Index | GFCI 40 | #62 | No prior edition | B | Finance, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | 21 to 30 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
107 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Milan
Investors 35
Investor
InvestorInvesting in visionary entrepreneurs and technology innovation.
InvestorInvesting in visionary founders for planetary health.
The 3 most prominent of 35. Browse all investors
Accelerators 29
AcceleratorPoliHub is the Innovation Park and Startup Accelerator of Politecnico di Milano, located in Milan, Italy. It focuses on fostering Deep Tech startups…
AcceleratorCariplo Factory is an accelerator based in Milan, Italy, focused on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship through various programs and initiatives…
AcceleratorAccelerating FashionTech Startups
The 3 most prominent of 29. Browse all accelerators
Venture studios 23
Venture studioTransforming tech ideas into viable businesses.
Venture studioBuilding disruptive startups for visionary founders & corporations.
Venture studioAccelerating digital growth for SMEs.
The 3 most prominent of 23. Browse all venture studios
Incubators 20
IncubatorAccelerating innovative startups in the digital sector.
IncubatorIncubating the best early-stage startups in Milan.
IncubatorDigital incubator and startup accelerator in Milan.
The 3 most prominent of 20. Browse all incubators
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in Milan
UniversityListed in 1 ranking
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Raising in Milan
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Founder toolsFinding startups in Milan
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
- PoliHub - Innovation Park & Startup AcceleratorAccelerator
- Digital MagicsIncubator
- Dealflow by thesis and ecosystem
Scouting in Milan
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Become a scoutQuestions about Milan
How does Milan rank as a startup ecosystem?
Milan is #56 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 4 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Milan?
Superscout has profiles for 35 investors based in Milan, including CDP Venture Capital SGR, United Ventures and Moonstone Venture Capital.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Milan?
Yes. Superscout lists 29 accelerators, 20 incubators and 23 venture studios based there, including PoliHub - Innovation Park & Startup Accelerator, Digital Magics and e-Novia.
Which universities in Milan are on Superscout?
One university has a profile: Politecnico di Milano.
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Sources and known limits
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- Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities), 2025
- Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters), 2026
- Global Financial Centres Index, GFCI 40
- Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100), 2026
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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