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Singapore startup ecosystem
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About
Singapore is home to NUSX, which says it links NUS research and talent to venture creation, commercialization pathways, industry, capital, and international networks.
NUSX lists focus areas including semiconductors and materials, AI and software, health technologies, and resilience.
NUSX’s program navigation links to GRIP at nationalgrip.sg; current application timing and open status were not verified.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Singapore ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Listed as | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Financial Centres Index | GFCI 40 | Singapore | #4 | No change | B | Finance, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Global Cities Index (Kearney) | 2025 | Singapore | #5 | No change | B | Competitiveness, Performance, Talent, Business Climate |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) | GSER 2026 | Singapore | #8 | Up 1 | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent, Innovation |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2026 | Singapore City | #10 | Up 2 | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters) | 2026 | Singapore | #16 | No change | B | Innovation, Research, Activity |
 Global Cities Index (Oxford Economics) | 2026 | Singapore | #29 | No prior edition | B | Performance, Growth, Talent, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
1,019 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Singapore
Investors 745
Investor
InvestorInvesting in a sustainable future.
InvestorEmpowering Singapore's economic growth and innovation.
The 3 most prominent of 745. Browse all investors
Venture studios 135
Venture studioBuilding sustainable businesses for a better society.
Venture studioBuilding scalable companies from innovative ideas.
Venture studioInvesting in a Smart Future
The 3 most prominent of 135. Browse all venture studios
Accelerators 80
AcceleratorVentureBlick is a healthcare innovation accelerator based in Singapore, facilitating global expansion for startups and companies in the healthcare…
AcceleratorGloCoach is a digital platform that provides leadership development and coaching solutions, leveraging AI-driven tools to enhance individual and team…
AcceleratorTribe is a Singapore-based tech ecosystem company that develops frontier technologies through talent development, custom software solutions, and…
The 3 most prominent of 80. Browse all accelerators
Incubators 59
IncubatorGlobal startup incubator and innovation hub.
IncubatorEmpowering entrepreneurs for social impact.
IncubatorEmpowering B2B tech ventures in Asia.
The 3 most prominent of 59. Browse all incubators
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in Singapore
UniversityListed in 7 rankings
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Raising in Singapore
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
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Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
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What the sources say about Singapore
NUSX’s program navigation links to GRIP at nationalgrip.sg; current application timing was not verified.
Source: NUSXNUSX’s stated focus areas include semiconductors and materials, AI and software, health technologies, and resilience.
Source: NUSXNUSX says it links NUS research and talent to venture creation, commercialization pathways, industry, capital and international networks.
Source: NUSX
Questions about Singapore
How does Singapore rank as a startup ecosystem?
Singapore is #10 of 1,556 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2026). It appears in 6 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Singapore?
745 investors based in Singapore have a profile here, including Silverman Ventures, VDL Ventures and Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore). The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Singapore?
Yes. Singapore has 80 accelerators, 59 incubators and 135 venture studios on record, including VentureBlick, BLOCK71 Global and REAPRA PTE. LTD..
Which universities are in Singapore?
One university has a profile: Nanyang Technological University.
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