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Scout startups in Wilmington
Learn where early startup activity happens in Wilmington and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.
- Country
- United States
- Population
- 115,933
- Time zone
- America/New_York
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Wilmington ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #60 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2025 | 41 to 50 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
39 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Wilmington
Investors 19
Investor
InvestorInvesting in frontier technology to enhance human potential.
InvestorInvesting in carbon removal technologies.
The 3 most prominent of 19. Browse all investors
Venture studios 11
Venture studioBuilding the future of deep-tech and space exploration.
Venture studioBuilding bold new companies in overlooked markets.
Venture studioThe 3 most prominent of 11. Browse all venture studios
Incubators 5
IncubatorSupporting science-driven startups for commercialization.
IncubatorEmpowering entrepreneurs to build great businesses.
IncubatorEmpowering dreamers to create world-changing products.
The 3 most prominent of 5. Browse all incubators
Accelerators 4
AcceleratorAccelerating marine biotechnology innovation.
AcceleratorEmpowering conscious leaders for a better world.
AcceleratorAccelerating IoT startup growth.
The 3 most prominent of 4. Browse all accelerators
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Raising in Wilmington
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Founder toolsFinding startups in Wilmington
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
- Marine Biotechnology in North Carolina (MARBIONC)Accelerator
- The Innovation SpaceIncubator
- Dealflow by thesis and ecosystem
Scouting in Wilmington
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Become a scoutQuestions about Wilmington
How does Wilmington rank as a startup ecosystem?
Wilmington is #60 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 2 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Wilmington?
Superscout has profiles for 19 investors based in Wilmington, including Susquehanna Asia Venture Capital, Mento vc and Carbon Removal Partners.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Wilmington?
Yes. Superscout lists 4 accelerators, 5 incubators and 11 venture studios based there, including Marine Biotechnology in North Carolina (MARBIONC), The Innovation Space and Beyond Earth Technologies.
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