Scout startups in Winston-Salem

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

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Startup ecosystem standing

Where Winston-Salem ranks

Rankings that list Winston-Salem
Ranking	Edition	Position	Since last edition	Trust	What it measures
Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)	2025	#406	No prior edition	B	Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate

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8 organizations with a profile

Who's based in Winston-Salem

Accelerators 4

Accelerator

New Ventures Startup Accelerator

Empowering early-stage startups through investment and mentorship.

Accelerator

Winston Starts

Empowering startups for scalable growth.

Accelerator

Flywheel New Ventures

Accelerating startups and fostering innovation.

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Incubators 2

Incubator

First Launch Studio

Transforming ideas into investable companies.

Incubator

The Olio

Turning artists into entrepreneurs.

Investors 2

Investor

AERO X VENTURES

Investing in the future of Aerospace and Defense technologies.

Investor

Equilibrium Impact Ventures

Investing in the Social Determinants of Health -- New Models / Balanced Impact

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Raising in Winston-Salem

Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.

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Finding startups in Winston-Salem

Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.

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Scouting in Winston-Salem

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Questions about Winston-Salem

How does Winston-Salem rank as a startup ecosystem?

Its best position is #406 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).

How many startup investors are based in Winston-Salem?

Superscout has profiles for 2 investors based in Winston-Salem, including AERO X VENTURES and Equilibrium Impact Ventures.

Are there accelerators or incubators in Winston-Salem?

Yes. Superscout lists 4 accelerators and 2 incubators based there, including New Ventures Startup Accelerator and First Launch Studio.

Geographic proximity

Nearby cities to Winston-Salem

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Greensboro

41 km away

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Burlington

72 km away

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Charlotte

111 km away

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Durham

122 km away

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