Best startup cities in Slovenia in 2027
3 cities in Slovenia make our ranking of 1,000 startup cities worldwide. Ljubljana leads at #184 with a total score of 2.57, followed by Maribor (#405) and Novo mesto (#839).
For women founders, Ljubljana scores highest in Slovenia on the MeanCEO Index with 66/100. Each city page covers funding, company registration, taxes, founder visas, pros and cons, and the ten MeanCEO factors.
Startup cities in Slovenia, ranked
| # | City | World rank | Total | Quantity | Quality | Business | MeanCEO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ljubljana | #184 | 2.57 | 0.41 | 0.22 | 1.94 | 66 |
| 2 | Maribor | #405 | 0.54 | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.41 | 60 |
| 3 | Novo mesto | #839 | 0.16 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.12 | 60 |
Total = quantity (startups, accelerators, coworking spaces) + quality (traction of top startups, unicorns, exits) + business environment (national conditions), from the StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index (2024 edition). The MeanCEO Index (0 to 100) is our own score of how livable and welcoming a city is for women founders.
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