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The UBI Global World Rankings Report 17/18 highlights the world’s leading university business incubators and accelerators from 259 programs across 53 countries. This edition captures how academia and entrepreneurship unite to build thriving ecosystems, foster startup growth, and drive measurable impact worldwide.
Through rigorous data analysis and comparison across global peers, the report identifies programs that excel in value creation, ecosystem engagement, and operational excellence — establishing a global standard for university-linked innovation success.
By recognizing the achievements of top-performing incubators and accelerators, this report empowers institutions to learn, connect, and elevate their programs toward greater global impact. 🌍✨
Table of Contents
| Section | Page |
| Program classification | 5 |
| Landscape and methodology overview | 6 |
| Benchmark and ranking framework | 7 |
| Methodological procedure | 7 |
| Score calculation | 8 |
| Ranking and recognition overview | 9 |
| Rankings | 10 |
| World Top Business Incubator – Managed by University | 10 |
| World Top Business Incubator – Affiliated with University | 12 |
| World Top Business Incubator – Collaborating with University | 13 |
| World Top Business Accelerator – Linked to University | 14 |
| Recognitions | 15 |
| Top challengers | 15 |
| Most promising | 18 |
| High impact champion | 19 |
| Publications | 21 |
| About UBI Global | 22 |
| Directory: featured programs | 23 |