StartupBlink is a research platform focusing on the global innovation economy, with its assets including the Global Startup Ecosystem Map and the Global Startup Ecosystem Index. The platform's research encompasses startup ecosystems in 1,000 cities and 100 countries, including data on 150,000 startups across 12 industries and 100 sub-industries on its map. This research is supported by a network of 100+ government partners, as well as data partners such as Crunchbase and SEMrush.

Our global startup ecosystem map has hundreds of thousands of registered startups, coworking spaces and accelerators. We partnered with Crunchbase, Semrush, Statista, and hundreds of governments to build an algorithm ranking 1,000+ of startup ecosystems.

The Global Startup Ecosystem Index by StartupBlink, updated annually since 2017, ranks 1,000 cities and 100 countries. Used by startup founders, investors, and other stakeholders, it supports crucial decisions on relocation, investment, and strategy. Now it's your turn to choose where to build your next startup based on your preferences. If you're in an underperforming ecosystem, our advice is to "Leave it or lead it." Staying passive in an underperforming ecosystem isn't ideal. If you stay, help your ecosystem grow by supporting local entrepreneurs and stakeholders, both mentally and actively. We look forward to hearing your thoughts on the 2024 rankings and your biggest surprises.

congrats on the launch. this tool seems crucial for strategic decision-making. could you share how often the data is updated or if there's a real-time component involved in tracking ecosystem changes?