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The UBI Global World Benchmark Report 21/22 presents the sixth edition of the world’s leading study on business incubators and accelerators, benchmarking 109 programs across more than 45 countries. Amid global challenges, the report showcases how these organizations continue to fuel entrepreneurship, create jobs, and accelerate technological and societal progress.
Insights that drive excellence.
Built on a robust data framework of 21 key performance indicators, the report delivers a deep analysis of impact and performance across ecosystems, client startups, and program operations. This edition introduces Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics for the first time, offering a comprehensive view of how innovation programs contribute to sustainable and inclusive growth.
Empowering leaders of tomorrow’s innovation ecosystems.
From Toronto to Taipei, the report captures the resilience and creativity of the global incubation and acceleration community. It provides universities, governments, corporates, and ecosystem leaders with the insights needed to benchmark, improve, and lead with purpose — shaping a smarter, more connected world of innovation. 🌍✨
Table of Contents
| Page | # |
| Executive Summary | 8 |
| Methodology Overview | 10 |
| Program Types | 10 |
| Program Groups | 11 |
| Benchmark and Ranking Framework | 12 |
| Research Partners | 13 |
| Incubation and Acceleration Landscape | 14 |
| Locations | 15 |
| Program Profiles | 17 |
| Financials | 23 |
| Client Startups | 29 |
| ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) | 30 |
| Benchmark Results and Insights | 42 |
| Rankings | 42 |
| Recognitions | 42 |
| Value for Ecosystem | 44 |
| Value for Client Startups | 48 |
| Value for Program | 54 |
| Insights and Best Practices | |
| Conclusion | 90 |
| Challenges | 90 |
| Best Practices | 91 |
| Opportunities | 92 |
| Methodology Annex | 98 |
| Benchmark and Ranking Framework | 99 |
| Methodological Procedure | 100 |
| Score Calculation | 101 |
| KPI Directory | 104 |
| Participating Programs | 106 |
| About UBI Global | 114 |
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