Startup Genome

We are proud to announce that our Founder & CEO, JF Gauthier, has been featured in Entrepreneur Middle East in recognition of our 2024 expansion into the GCC region led by Samantha Evans. This milestone underscores our commitment to fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurship in a region rich with growth opportunities. With experience advising over 160 innovation ministries across 60 countries, we look forward to collaborating with ecosystem builders throughout MENA to drive impactful change. Watch the Paradigm podcast episode featuring JF here: https://lnkd.in/d4rQ3fV3

Startup Montréal, Ministère de l’Économie, de l'Innovation et de l'Énergie, Réseau Capital, Montréal International, and Ville de Montréal have teamed up with Startup Genome to spotlight Montréal's entrepreneurial ecosystem in the #GSER2024. “I don’t think there’s any city in the world that is more entrepreneurial than Montréal. I have no doubt that immigrants have contributed to shaping the city’s entrepreneurial spirit. Montréal is the perfect city for those who have business in their blood,“ says Harley Finkelstein, President at Shopify. Montréal ranks as the #39 Global Startup Ecosystem. For more insights into the Montréal ecosystem, read more: https://lnkd.in/e72TtRZp #Montréal #startup #startupecosystem #founder #innovation

🚀 Insights from the #GSER2024: Boston’s vibrant ecosystem consistently ranks among the global leaders in the GSER rankings, a result of its strong pool of talent, funding, and experience. Highlights of the ecosystem include: • Massachusetts is a federally-designated technology hub, granting $500 million to the state to stimulate investments in new technologies such as AI, quantum computing, and Biotech. • In fiscal 2023, Boston awarded $151 million, or 14% of its contracts, to certified minority- and women-owned businesses, a 6% increase over 2022. • The AI Institute in Cambridge is dedicated to solving the most important and fundamental challenges in robotics and AI. Discover more about the Boston startup ecosystem: https://buff.ly/49Ytgia #Boston #startup #startupecosystem #founder #innovation

Kerala Startup Mission is championing inclusivity with new programs for women founders in 2024-2025. These initiatives aim to help women entrepreneurs scale their ventures and drive economic growth. At Startup Genome, we know that diverse ecosystems fuel innovation. Kerala is setting a powerful example by breaking barriers and creating opportunities for all. Kudos! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e2t7dwKD

🚀 Insights from the #GSER2024: Singapore is a leading startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia, distinguished by its dynamic pro-business climate and attractive position for accessing the Southeast Asian market. Singapore’s strong and varied startup support includes: • Enterprise Singapore is the government agency championing enterprise development, working with committed companies to build capabilities, innovate, and internationalize. It supports the growth of Singapore as a hub for global trading and startups. • 500 Global is a multi-stage venture capital firm with $2.4 billion in assets under management. It has invested in more than 2,800+ startups worldwide, including 35+ companies valued at $1B+ and 160+ companies valued at more than $100 million. • NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of the National University of Singapore, advances innovation and entrepreneurship through experiential learning, technology translation, strategic ecosystem development and global partnerships. • SGInnovate is a government-backed Deep Tech ecosystem builder and investor, working with startups to translate research into impactful solutions and driving the development of Singapore’s emerging tech talent pipeline. • ACE.SG (Action Community for Entrepreneurship) is the national voice for the Singapore startup ecosystem, and a key trade association representing the interests of startups in Singapore. • SEEDS Capital is the investment arm of Enterprise Singapore that co-invests with institutional investors to catalyze smart investments into Singapore-based, early-stage tech startups. • Xora Innovation, an early-stage investment platform of Temasek, focuses on Deep Tech physical sciences, blending a global investment strategy with venture building efforts in Singapore. Learn more about the Singapore startup ecosystem: https://buff.ly/3FVuDjM #Singapore #startup #startupecosystem #founder #innovation

🚀 Insights from the #GSER2024: Lausanne is the capital of French-speaking Vaud, the leading canton for research and innovation in Switzerland and one of the wealthiest regions in the world. The region showcases startups thriving across sub-sectors, with major strengths in Trust Tech, Spacetech & Robotics, and Life Sciences. Highlights include: • Eurostars program winning cybersecurity startup TuneInsight, award-winning anti-fraud Fintech NetGuardians, secure cloud developer Strong Network, and world-leading surveillance and encryption companies ELCA Group and Kudelski Group call Lausanne home. • swiss aeropole, Switzerland's first aerospace technology park, hosts 30 companies in the aeronautics, aerospace, and drone sectors. • Biopôle Lausanne, the largest Life Sciences park in Switzerland, hosts more than 150 companies and academic institutions in the Greater Lausanne Region, including research entities of UNIL and CHUV. Discover more about Lausanne’s sub-sector strengths: https://buff.ly/3VN489D #Lausanne #TrustTech #Spacetech #Robotics #LifeSciences #startup #startupecosystem #founder #innovation

The newly-released APEXE Report - G20 Pilot offers a pioneering data-driven framework designed to help countries measure their startup ecosystem potential and effectiveness. The first-ever national ecosystem rankings are driven by an innovative set of factors which determine the degree a country has translated its potential into exponential entrepreneurship. Key insights show that if lower-performing G20 nations could achieve Ecosystem Values relative to their GDP at the levels of the current top quartile, it would add up to $2.7 trillion in global Ecosystem Value, catalyzing growth and resilience worldwide. Check out the full APEXE Report for more insights: https://buff.ly/3YJA3rP #APEXE #startupecosystems #innovation

Startup Genome Brazil Lead Naira Bonifácio will take the Startup Connect Stage at #CASE in Pavilhão da Bienal do Ibirapuera, São Paulo today at 3:40 PM BRT for the Startup Genome Research session. As a featured speaker for the event, Naira will share innovative insights from the newly-lauched #APEXE Report - G20 Pilot, the world’s first scorecard comparing national-level policy actions and innovation potential. The 11th edition of CASE (Annual Conference of Startups and Entrepreneurship) is one of the most important startup and innovation events in Brazil. We are excited to connect with visionary entrepreneurs, exchange innovative ideas, and become immersed in the vibrant startup ecosystem of Brazil. See you there!

🚀 Insights from the #GSER2024: Internationally known for its beautiful beaches and thriving cultural scene, Rio de Janeiro is also an important business hub and the home of a rapidly growing startup scene. Highlights of the ecosystem include: • Rio de Janeiro’s local authorities have made huge efforts to make the city attractive to digital nomads and tech-savvy talent, improving both security and infrastructure in recent years. • Porto MaraValley is a redeveloped port area that is now a technology hub, with the city offering tax breaks to businesses participating in the project. • Rio de Janeiro boasts a highly diversified economy and many national and international companies, including Petrobras and the National Economic and Social Development Bank, which have their headquarters in the city. Discover more about the Rio de Janeiro startup ecosystem: https://buff.ly/3UoLF35 #RioDeJaneiro #startup #startupecosystem #founder #innovation

We are proud to announce Kazakhstan’s inclusion in the #GSER! In partnership with Astana Hub, we highlight Kazakhstan’s role as a global and regional hub for startup innovation supported by its dynamic IT ecosystem, growth-oriented community, and its emergence in international markets. Rich with nomadic history and a fusion of traditional and modern architecture, Kazakhstan stands as a cornerstone of economic development and political stability in the region, offering a friendly, safe environment that fosters innovation and provides an ideal foundation for IT companies to grow and thrive. Learn more about what makes Kazakhstan an oasis for entrepreneurs: https://buff.ly/3VeNuiz #Kazakhstan #Astana #startupecosystem #innovation