Global Startup Report Places Taiwan Among Top Innovation Hubs
Synopsis
Taiwan startup ecosystem secured second place in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2025-2026 report, which evaluated 53 economies worldwide. Taiwan scored 6.5 out of 10 in the National Entrepreneurial Context Index, ranking behind the United Arab Emirates. The report cited strengths in infrastructure, policy frameworks, artificial intelligence awareness and sustainability priorities. Saudi Arabia, Lithuania and India also featured among the top-performing economies in the global ranking.
Taiwan startup ecosystem ranked second globally in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2025-2026 report, scoring 6.5 out of 10 in the National Entrepreneurial Context Index. The United Arab Emirates placed first among 53 economies. Taiwan received strong ratings for infrastructure, policy support, AI awareness and sustainability.
Key Highlights
- Taiwan ranked second among 53 economies in GEM 2025-2026 report.
- NECI score for Taiwan stood at 6.5 out of 10.
- UAE ranked first, followed by Saudi Arabia and Lithuania.
- Taiwan rated Excellent for AI awareness and sustainability focus.
Taiwan's startup ecosystem has been ranked second worldwide in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2025-2026 Report, placing ahead of several major economies in the latest assessment of business conditions for new ventures.
The report’s National Entrepreneurial Context Index, which evaluates the quality of a country’s startup environment, gave Taiwan a score of 6.5 out of 10. The United Arab Emirates ranked first with 7.0 points. The study assessed 53 economies based on factors such as government policy, infrastructure, access to funding, education and market openness.
Strong Performance Across Policy and Infrastructure
The GEM report found Taiwan performed well in areas including administrative efficiency, physical infrastructure and professional support services. It was also one of four economies rated “Excellent” in both artificial intelligence awareness and business sustainability priorities, alongside the United Arab Emirates, Norway and Sweden.
Government officials said continued reforms, funding programs and international partnerships have supported startup formation. Data cited in the report show that more than two-thirds of startup founders in Taiwan are aged between 35 and 64, reflecting a mature entrepreneurial base.
How Taiwan Compares Globally
Saudi Arabia ranked third in the GEM 2025-2026 report, followed by Lithuania and India in the top five. Among advanced economies, South Korea placed eighth, Japan 17th, the United States 20th and Germany 24th.
The GEM study is based on surveys of entrepreneurs and national experts. It measures how supportive each country’s economic and regulatory framework is for starting and running a business.
Quick FAQs
Q1. What is Taiwan’s rank in the GEM 2025-2026 report?
Taiwan ranked second out of 53 economies worldwide.
Q2. What score did Taiwan receive in the NECI index?
Taiwan received a score of 6.5 out of 10.
Q3. Which country ranked first in the GEM 2025-2026 report?
The United Arab Emirates secured the top position.
Q4. How many countries were assessed in the GEM report?
The report evaluated startup environments in 53 economies.
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Pooja Malik is a business journalist with over six years of experience covering startups, entrepreneurship, and emerging trends. She has previously worked with leading media platforms such as YourStory Media and BW BusinessWorld, where she reported on business, policy, and market developments. Currently, she serves as Editor at The Inspirepreneur Magazine, where she writes and edits stories across business, lifestyle, and travel, with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and reader relevance.
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