Da Nang city, central Vietnam, has achieved a spectacular leap in the "Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026," the city Department of Science and Technology reported on May 19.
According to the latest report by StartupBlink, Da Nang climbed 212 places to rank 554th globally, a significant rise from its 766th position in 2025.
The 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Index by Singapore-based StartupBlink covers over 1,500 cities and 120 countries worldwide.
This ranking represents a pivotal breakthrough for Da Nang’s innovative startup ecosystem amid intensifying global competition for innovation, technology, and high-quality human resources. The sharp rise in the global rankings not only reflects the improvement in both the quantity and quality of local startups but also demonstrates that the city’s entrepreneurial environment is becoming increasingly dynamic, open, and globally connected.
Local authorities attributed this success to the persistent, synchronized, and continuous efforts of the city’s entire startup ecosystem over several years. Key factors include the local government’s strategic implementation of specific support mechanisms and policies, along with the active participation of departments, universities, research institutes, tech companies, startup communities, venture capital funds, and international partners.
Furthermore, Da Nang has focused heavily on developing infrastructure for innovation, digital transformation, and high-tech industries. The city is actively promoting emerging sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), semiconductors, blockchain, and biotechnology. Simultaneously, the ecosystem continues to expand through a series of investment networking events, innovation programs, and international cooperation initiatives held regularly in recent years.
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