Startup ecosystems can be fragmented, and startup resources can seem hidden to many newcomers.
The Startup Ecosystem Canvas from the Founder Institute, provides entrepreneurs in over 100 cities with a sequential list of the best local tools, people, investors, and companies that help startups through every stage of their journey.
You can find the All Startup Ecosystem Canvas Documents here (all documents are open for comments and contributions).
Or, browse the most recently updated resources below.
Resource Lists
Houston Startup Resource List: 470+ Accelerators, Incubators, Investors, and more
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Dustin Betz
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Oct 17, 2024
South Carolina Startup Resource List: 100+ Accelerators, Incubators, Investors, and more
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Askshay Kumar
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Jan 04, 2023
Pittsburgh Startup Resource List: 500+ Accelerators, Incubators, Investors, and more
By
Dustin Betz
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Jan 04, 2023
Georgia Startup Resource List: 240+ Accelerators, Incubators, Investors, and more
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Askshay Kumar
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Sep 12, 2022
Impact and Sustainability Startup Resource List: 550+ Accelerators, Incubators, Investors, and more
By
Askshay Kumar
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Aug 29, 2022
Cameroon Startup Resource List: 140+ Accelerators, Incubators, Investors, and more
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Askshay Kumar
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Aug 22, 2022
Quantum Startup Resource List: 370+ Accelerators, Incubators, Investors, and more
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Askshay Kumar
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Aug 15, 2022
Bali Startup Resource List: 160+ Accelerators, Incubators, Investors, and more
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Askshay Kumar
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Aug 15, 2022
Zimbabwe Startup Resource List: 160+ Accelerators, Incubators, Investors, and more
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Askshay Kumar
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Aug 04, 2022
Uruguay Startup Resource List: 250+ Accelerators, Incubators, Investors, and more
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Dustin Betz
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Jul 29, 2022
Space Tech Startup Resource List: 420+ Accelerators, Incubators, Investors, and more
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Phylecia Terrell
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Mar 14, 2022
Health Tech Startup Resource List: 645+ Accelerators, Incubators, Investors, and more
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Phylecia Terrell
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Mar 14, 2022
Main Components
The Startup Resource Lists are created from the Startup Ecosystem Canvas, which represents a somewhat sequential view of a startup ecosystem. It was inspired by Startup Communities, and refined using the Founder Institute's experience launching companies in over 200 cities worldwide. To read the long story behind its creation, see this blog post.
Download the Startup Ecosystem Canvas Template here.
1. The Stages
There is no one right way to build a technology company, but for the sake of simplicity we have outlined a basic, common framework.
Idea Stage
This is where new entrepreneurs get inspired, learn best practices, develop skills, validate ideas, and begin to build their team and product.
Launch Stage
In this stage, entrepreneurs establish and formalize the company, develop the product, get feedback from customers, and prepare for the next step.
Growth Stage
Here, a startup proves their utility, receives recognition, and scales up. This usually requires funding, angels, VCs, and ways to connect them to startups.
2. The Supporters
To facilitate the steps, every ecosystem needs strong supporters.
Evangelists
Successful entrepreneurs must be the guiding forces of any startup ecosystem, especially in the Idea-Stage.
Government
Public organizations can play an important role by facilitating and supporting the community in the Launch-Stage.
Talent
You can't grow without talent, and both universities and large technical employers attract and cultivate the local talent pool.
3. The End Product: Success Stories
It takes time, but the product of a strong ecosystem is startup success. The leaders of these companies should be startup evangelists, as well.
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