Ignite Sweden Recognized Among Europe’s Leading Startup Hubs

“Startups play a crucial role in solving global challenges, and we are proud to be recognized as a leading hub that connects them with the right partners to scale their impact. Being included in this ranking is a testament to the strength of our process and the meaningful collaborations we foster,” says Sara Hamlin, CEO of Ignite Sweden.

Ignite Sweden is one of seven startup hubs from Sweden featured in the ranking. The other six are GU Ventures, KTH Innovation, Minc, SSE Business Lab, Sting, and Uppsala Innovation Centre.

“For startups, the right connections can be game-changing. This recognition reaffirms our mission to open doors to new business opportunities and accelerate their growth,” says Yasmine Morrison, Startup Partner Manager at Ignite Sweden.

About the Ranking

Now in its second edition, the Europe’s Leading Start-up Hubs 2025 ranking recognizes 150 European hubs across 28 countries.

“Europe’s startup scene is growing. The number of incubator and accelerator programs are also growing. All these programs promise support for people who intend to found a company or provide the relevant means to scale it. Yet accessing information about their quality can be challenging,” explains the team behind the ranking. The goal is to identify and highlight the best-evaluated and most recommended programs across the continent.

The ranking is based on three key criteria: evaluations from alumni, recommendations from external experts, and the track record of each hub, measured by the success of top startups that emerged from its programs.

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