The “StartupBlink 2026” ranking, which analyzes global innovation trends and startup ecosystems, shows that Vilnius continues to strengthen its position as a startup-friendly city, climbing from 69th to 66th place worldwide. Meanwhile, Lithuania ranks 22nd among the countries evaluated in this year’s global ranking.

The StartupBlink ranking is considered one of the world’s leading evaluations of startup ecosystems. Countries and cities are assessed based on quantitative, qualitative, and business environment indicators, including the number of startups, investment attraction, ecosystem growth, talent potential, infrastructure, and international competitiveness.

According to “StartupBlink 2026,” Vilnius recorded 19.7% annual growth, contributing to the Lithuanian capital’s rise from 69th to 66th place in the global city ranking. Vilnius remains the only Lithuanian city among the world’s top 100 startup hubs by ecosystem activity. The ranking highlights the city’s active tech community, growing investments, startup-friendly business environment, and continued leadership among the Baltic states.

At the same time, Lithuania dropped from 19th to 22nd place in the country ranking. According to the report, this was mainly due to slower ecosystem growth compared to other countries.

According to Karolina Urbonaitė, Head of Startup Lithuania at the Innovation Agency Lithuania, international rankings such as StartupBlink serve as an important signal for investors, talent, and technology companies evaluating new expansion destinations.

“Lithuania is a fast and agile country — a key advantage for startups operating in today’s highly dynamic environment. We offer favorable conditions for growth in fintech, life sciences, software development, and other future-oriented sectors. Lithuania’s continued visibility in international startup ecosystem rankings reflects the consistent growth of our ecosystem — we are becoming a trusted innovation partner, an attractive destination for investors, and a hub for talent,” says K. Urbonaitė.

Vilnius continues to have the strongest impact on Lithuania’s overall ranking result as the country’s only city among the world’s top 100 startup ecosystems. According to StartupBlink, the capital stands out for its rapidly growing ecosystem, active technology community, increasing investments, and favorable business environment, while also maintaining its leadership position in the Baltic region.

The full “StartupBlink 2026” report is available here:
StartupBlink 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Report