The domestic innovation ecosystem continued to expand, with 963 sci-tech enterprises, 20 sci-tech exchanges and 37 innovation centres operating across 26 out of the 34 cities and provinces nationwide.
According to the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026 released by StartupBlink, Vietnam climbed five places to rank 50th globally, marking its highest position ever in the annual rankings.
The strong improvement highlights the growing momentum of Da Nang’s innovation and startup ecosystem amid increasing global competition to attract technology, innovation and high-quality human resources.
The southern economic hub climbs 12 places from 2025 to rank 98th globally, marking its highest position ever in StartupBlink’s rankings.
Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Le Quang Nam said Da Nang’s growing presence in regional and global startup maps reflects not only technical progress but also the city’s rising innovation capacity.
According to the latest official report by StartupBlink, Ho Chi Minh City has risen one place to rank 110th in the global startup ecosystem index — its highest position to date. The city now aims to break into the Top 100 worldwide.
According to the recently released "Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2024" report by StartupBlink, Vietnam's startup ecosystem index has shown positive growth momentum in 2024.