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Singapore startup and venture ecosystem
Where startups are forming across Singapore: the cities, accelerators and investors, and how you get close to them.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Singapore ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking | 2026 | #1 | Up 1 | B | Competitiveness, Business Climate, Performance |
 Bloomberg Innovation Index | 2021 | #2 | Up 1 | B | Innovation, Research |
 Doing Business (Ease of Doing Business ranking) | Doing Business 2020 | #2 | No change | B | Business Climate |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (countries) | 2026 | #4 | No change | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Global Innovation Index | 2025 | #5 | Down 1 | A | Innovation, Competitiveness, Research, Talent |
| Business Ready (B-READY) | B-READY 2025 | Listed | No prior edition | C | Business Climate |
1,025 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 137
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 137. Browse all venture studios
Accelerators 82
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 82. Browse all accelerators
Incubators 61
IncubatorGlobal startup incubator and innovation hub.
IncubatorEmpowering entrepreneurs for social impact.
IncubatorStartup incubator and talent development program.
The 3 most prominent of 61. 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.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Singapore
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in Singapore
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingCity guides
Cities in Singapore
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Questions about Singapore
How does Singapore rank as a startup ecosystem?
Singapore is #4 of 120 in StartupBlink Index (countries) (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 82 accelerators, 61 incubators and 137 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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