Startup ecosystems can be fragmented, and startup resources can seem hidden to many newcomers.
The Startup Resource List, from the Founder Institute, provides entrepreneurs in nearly 100 cities with a sequential list of the best local tools, people, investors, and companies that help startups through every stage of their journey.
We created these lists because it takes a city to raise a startup.
Resource Lists
Startup Ecosystem Canvas
Lagos Startup Resource List: 602+ Accelerators, Incubators, Investors, and more
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Jonathan Greechan
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Dec 23, 2021
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Pittsburgh Startup Resource List: 488+ Accelerators, Incubators, Investors, and more
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Dustin Betz
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Dec 23, 2021
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Mexico City Startup Resource List: 438+ Accelerators, Incubators, Investors, and more
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Phylecia Terrell
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Dec 23, 2021
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Toronto Startup Resource List: 376+ Accelerators, Incubators, Investors, and more
By
Phylecia Terrell
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Dec 15, 2021
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Las Vegas Startup Resource List: 278+ Accelerators, Incubators, Investors, and more
By
Phylecia Terrell
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Dec 13, 2021
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Sweden Startup Resource List: 410+ Accelerators, Incubators, Investors, and more
By
Drew Zias
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Nov 22, 2021
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Philadelphia-Area Startup Resource List: 432+ Accelerators, Incubators, Investors, and more
By
Phylecia Terrell
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Nov 15, 2021
Startup Ecosystem Canvas
The Guide to Oslo's Startup Ecosystem: List of 409+ Resources for Entrepreneurs
By
Drew Zias
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Nov 12, 2021
Startup Ecosystem Canvas
Veterans Make Great Startup Leaders. Here is a List of 174+ Resources to Help U.S. Veterans Start Up
By
Jonathan Greechan
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Nov 03, 2021
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Barcelona Startup Resource List: 419+ Accelerators, Incubators, Investors, and more
By
Jonathan Greechan
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Oct 29, 2021
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Poland Startup Resource List: 95+ Accelerators, Incubators, Investors, and more
By
Jonathan Greechan
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Oct 28, 2021
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Chile Startup Resource List: 128+ Accelerators, Incubators, Investors, and more
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Phylecia Terrell
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Oct 28, 2021
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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