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Each ecosystem profile takes a deep dive into the local community, featuring advice from experts and inspiring founders, as well as carefully curated lists of startups, coworking spaces, programs and local destinations recommended by locals. We have published books in over 60 cities worldwide, including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the USA.
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Startup Guide 2024 highlights
As 2025 begins, we reflect on 2024, a year filled with innovation, collaboration and impact. From launching new projects to hosting game-changing events, here's a recap of our top highlights from the past year.
Lisbon Startup Guide Summit 2024 Recap: Tackling Global Challenges with Innovation
On November 13th, the Startup Guide Summit brought together global changemakers at Casa do Impacto in Lisbon, as part of the Shaping the World Festival. This dynamic event united startups, investors, public sector representatives, community builders and stakeholders from 60 startup ecosystems to explore bold solutions for some of the world's most pressing challenges.
Kiel Region Discover the Kiel Region
Welcome to the Kiel Region! Situated in Schleswig-Holstein, Northern Germany, the region is about 90 kilometers (56 miles) north of Hamburg.
Oslo Discover Oslo
Oslo is one of the fastest-growing capitals in Europe, but it’s also small enough to give people and organizations visibility, and resourceful enough to be a pioneering springboard for ideas and growth.
Berlin The right environment for change: Impact Hub Berlin is transforming impact entrepreneurship, one ecosystem at a time
Since 2013, the Berlin location of Impact Hub has been supporting startups and solo entrepreneurs devoted to environmental and social sustainability. Now its beginning a new chapter by focusing its resources on four impact areas, or “ecosystems”: circular economy, sustainable food, diversity and inclusion, and green tech.
