30 cities at the forefront of global tech Analysed.
To understand what makes them so successful we have analysed over 100 metrics for each city. This website shows a selection of these metrics, together with our findings.
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VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $3.8bnSan Francisco
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $15.5bnNew York
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $21.7bnDublin
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $3.2bnLondon
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $19.3bnBerlin
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $2.1bnStockholm
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $2.1bnTel Aviv
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $0.05bnSingapore
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $6.4bnHong Kong
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $2.9bnSeoul
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $2.8bnSeattle
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $1.8bnToronto
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $2.8bnBoston
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $3.4bnAmsterdam
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $2.2bnCopenhagen
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $0.4bnBengaluru
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $1.0bnTokyo
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $8.3bnMelbourne
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $3.5bnCape Town
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $0.04bnBuenos Aires
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $0.1bnSantiago
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $0.04bnLos Angeles
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $4.2bnParis
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $6.4bnShanghai
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $11.9bnBeijing
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $34.0bnShenzhen
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $4.5bnHangzhou
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $7.6bnChengdu
VC investment (2016-2018 annual average): $0.2bnAustin is home to IBM, Dell and AMD, companies which all have a long-established presence here. Today low taxes, favourable real estate costs and a strong entrepreneurial culture mean the Texan capital maintains a thriving and innovative start-up scene, with access to some of the world's top talent thanks to the University of Texas at Austin.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
San Francisco's tech credentials are almost too numerous to mention: Twitter, Airbnb, and Uber are just a fraction of the city's success stories. A wide array of talent and a rich business ecosystem makes San Francisco a start-up magnet. San Francisco is doing plenty in terms of mobility too, with the SFMTA's Office of Innovation leading the way to improve everything from walkability to its electric scooter sharing services.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
New York is our number one Tech City and boasts a diverse range of talent from the financial and retail sectors to support its technological offering. Prices may be high, but the opportunities are great: world-renowned universities, a business-focused culture and global links make New York attractive for start-ups and multinationals alike. The city ranks 3rd in terms of mobility too, with the extensive subway making it easy to get from A to B.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
Looking for office space in New York? Visit Workthere
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
Dublin offers a young, tech-savvy workforce and a host of big names including Airbnb, Apple and Facebook. A business-friendly, low tax environment may have drawn big players to the city, but it is the city's legendry social scene that cemented its position as a major global tech player. Dublin looks like it'll be in a particularly strong position post-Brexit as well, however pressure is growing on Dublin's infrastructure - does it have enough office and residential space for all of this new talent?
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
Looking for office space in Dublin? Visit Workthere
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
Excellent universities and proximity to Europe's busiest airport cement London's position as a Tech City, alongside a fantastic mobility score thank to its walkability, impressive cycle network and extensive public transport offering with smart ticketing options. As a global financial services powerhouse, it's no surprise that London's also one of the world's financial technology capitals. Fintech disruptors TransferWise and Funding Circle began their journeys here, with many more expected to follow from East London's Silicon Roundabout.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
Looking for office space in London? Visit Workthere
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
Berlin has long enjoyed a status as a European capital of art and nightlife, and in recent years its relatively low real estate prices, reasonable cost of living and wealth of technological talent have helped position it as a centre for start-ups and entrepreneurs. It ranks second for city buzz and wellness and is extremely cycle-friendly. SoundCloud, one of the city's biggest successes, typifies the Berliner approach best: innovative, disruptive and all-encompassing.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
Looking for office space in Berlin? Visit Workthere
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
Stockholm is famous for its uncanny ability to produce billion-dollar "unicorns" – Spotify, Mojang and TrueCaller are just a few. It's a city that regularly punches well above its relatively low population of less than a million and offers residents a high quality of life and enviable work-life balance. It's extremely cycle-friendly as well, and thanks to its compact size walkability ranks highly in Stockholm meaning much shorter commutes for workers.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
Israel's reputation as a cybersecurity and data analytics centre of excellence is rooted in Tel Aviv, where the so-called "Silicon Wadi" draws from a pool of home-grown talent in the military and banking sectors. Tel Aviv has one of the highest start-up densities in the world, and Israeli graduates are twice as likely to become IT entrepreneurs or join start-ups than their US counterparts. Tel Aviv's influence has been helped along by the success of companies like Fiverr, Wix and StoreDot too.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
Singapore is rapidly becoming a world leader in Big Data – particularly after its government installed city-wide sensors collecting information on everything from traffic movements to crowd behaviour. The city-state's formidable financial sector and business-focused culture contribute to Singapore's reputation as a Tech City, as does its contribution to the electric car industry as Dyson has moved its HQ to the city and chosen to manufacture electric cars here.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
Looking for office space in Singapore? Visit Workthere
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
Hong Kong's start-up ecosystem is relatively young, but growing: spurred by government funding from InvestHK, the city now has over 1,500 start-ups from foreign and home-grown entrepreneurs. In fact, it ranks first for ease of starting up a new business. While perhaps most famous for its financial credentials, Hong Kong's focus on ecommerce and information technology is helping to distinguish it from Asia's other Tech Cities.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
Seoul earned the title of ‘Miracle on the Han River' for its rapid transformation into a global economic hub. Tech runs in this city's veins, with residents early adopters of new technology. Seoul is home to one of the best metro facilities in the entire world. There's a particular focus on the mobile industry too, and both LG and Samsung were born in Seoul.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
As the corporate headquarters of both Amazon and Microsoft (in Redmond), the region has a lot to offer – and there's plenty more activity in the pipeline, with Expedia relocating to the Elliott Bay campus. Google, Facebook, Twitter, Dropbox, SpaceX and many others have opened engineering offices in the city. Seattle is known for its lively music scene too.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
Toronto is a thriving, diverse location with plenty of opportunities for start-ups. Around half of Toronto's population originate from a foreign country, and its multicultural nature is apparent from its buzzing atmosphere. One of the most notable developments for Toronto has to be Sidewalk Lab's Smart City, a waterfront development that aims to be “climate positive” with affordable housing and improved accessibility.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
California may get all the glory, but the USA's East Coast isn't far behind when it comes to tech. Though pharma and biotech have traditionally been Massachusetts' big hi-tech industries, ecommerce, gaming and travel are also well-represented. Both Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg began their student lives in the Boston area – and lately, graduates have been sticking around to grow their companies instead of heading West. It's a talent hotspot too, thanks to big-name companies such as Facebook and Amazon locating R&D offices here.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
The famously creative, bohemian capital is also home to a thriving tech scene. Scoring highly for both wellness and city buzz and having the unique advantage of an almost completely bilingual culture (around 90% speak English and Dutch), Amsterdam has much to recommend it as one of Europe's major tech hubs. It's one of the world's most cycle friendly cities too, and an enjoyable location to explore on foot.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
Looking for office space in Amsterdam? Visit Workthere
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
Copenhagen's tech start-up scene has accelerated rapidly and already given birth to a few big successes: online takeaway giant Just Eat has its roots in a Danish basement. The city tops our ‘wellness' ranking and performs well in terms of mobility too. The concept of ‘hygge', the Danish way of making everyday living extraordinary, epitomises this, and cycles are everywhere. Bycyklen bikes are all over the city and available for public use.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
Bengalaru (formerly known as Bangalore) has enjoyed a status as India's leading tech city since the 1970s, when a 330-acre industrial park was created to house the city's electronics factories. The tradition continues to this day, with IT and software exports still booming in Bengaluru, and the city's low labour and property costs and wealth of technical talent make it particularly attractive for outside investment.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
Perhaps the world's first truly high-tech city, Tokyo's dominance has waxed and waned over the years, but it remains a formidable player in the worlds of electronics and software. Open Network Lab, which provides a seed accelerator programme for Tokyo's start-ups, launched in 2010 and has a fantastic success rate, having fostered a number of Japanese success stories including Dreampass and AnyPerk. Its extensive metro system scores big in terms of mobility too.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
Melbourne is Australia's fastest growing city, with a booming economy and vibrant tech ecosystem at its heart. An enviable quality of life makes Melbourne a magnet for tech talent - especially those from a younger generation. Google recently opened an office here too, and both Amazon and Slack have a presence in Melbourne.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
One of Africa's most popular tourist destinations is now also one of its hottest tech environments, aided by initiatives such as French Tech's incubator in Century City. Known as the "digital gateway to Africa", the Western Cape is home to four top universities and Woodstock, in particular, is the area to watch. It's quickly becoming a well-known location of regeneration in Cape Town for the creative industries.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
Buenos Aires may be known for its party atmosphere, but a tech start-up environment is also taking hold - spurred on by the city's many highly rated universities and an increased appetite for venture capital funding. Despite Argentina's troubled economy and political situation, Buenos Aires still remains one of the three Latin American countries in the G20, and it's also home to the 13th largest subway network in the world.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
The Chilean city of Santiago is a magnet for talent, both around Chile and on an international scale. Affordable real estate, trendy neighbourhoods, a Tech Visa for multinationals and a new, yet quickly developing, technological ecosystem lure new residents year-on-year. As Chile seeks to reduce its reliance on copper mining, Santiago is helping the country reposition itself as South America's new tech hub.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
Home to Silicon Beach, Los Angeles ranks highly in our Tech Cities list. Sitting comfortably in the top 10 in 7th place you'll find Space X here, alongside hundreds of local start-ups. Internationally well-connected thanks to LAX, a leader in autonomous vehicles and slightly cheaper than San Francisco, LA is rising fast as a tech centre
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
This beautiful French city might be known for its iconic tourist attractions, but Paris is also a thriving technological hub in the heart of Europe. Ranked 14th in our Tech Cities list, Paris is home to major companies like BlaBla Car, recently received $12 billion of government funding to offer to tech start-ups and launched a tech-focused visa to attract talent outside of the EU. Incubator and co-working spaces – such as Station F, the world's largest start-up campus – are providing the physical infrastructure to support growth.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
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From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
A leading world city for both finance and technology, Shanghai firmly holds its place in our list of Tech Cities. Already known for being a world-leading location for finance, Shanghai's tech industry is found its niche in the application of new technologies and the partnership of business and tech as well as the harnessing of big data and AI development. With great universities, a cosmopolitan vibe and major improvements recently undertaken regarding walkability, Shanghai is a fantastic city to live and work.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
From Didi and Baidu to Xiaomi, Beijing isn't short of big tech names. The industry is booming, born out of the marriage between political will and the fostering of talent in the nation's leading universities clustered in Zhongguancun, often dubbed as China's Silicon Valley. With the greatest venture capital investment out of all 30 Tech Cities (US$34 billion p.a. over the last three years), investors and creatives have plenty of opportunities here.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
Barcelona is a vibrant city that's well prepared for the future. Scoring highly when it comes to mobility and city buzz and offering the perfect combination of beach and city living, Barcelona attracts new and established tech companies from all around the world. Barcelona's Tech City project plays a key role here, representing over 800 tech-focused businesses in the area, bringing together start-ups, investors, universities and more together.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
Just 15 minutes from Hong Kong by high-speed rail and offering an almost entirely electric bus fleet across the city, Shenzhen ranks highly in terms of mobility. One of the most youthful cities in the world too, this well-connected, modern destination is a popular choice for start-ups, in particular those focusing on software and app design. You'll also be able to find big names like Huawei and Tencent too.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
With lower real estate costs, the largest number of shared bikes in the world and stunning locations like the West Lake UNESCO World Heritage Site on its doorstep, it's no surprise Hangzhou has become such a popular city. Just an hour away from Shanghai via high-speed train, and home to the multinational tech giant Alibaba, Hangzhou is certainly a Tech City to watch.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
Many Asian locations entered Tech Cities this year, including Chengdu. Despite being the capital of one of the wealthiest provinces in western China, the cost of living here is much lower than Beijing or Shanghai (in fact, Chengdu is ranked 2nd for lowest real estate costs). With a government eager to work with businesses, an educated workforce and a strong background in services and business process outsourcing, there's a reason Chengdu is now known as an emerging tech hub.
This comprises investment environment, business costs and regulations, start-up culture, R&D and innovation, and linkages with other cities.
Tech environment assesses digital infrastructure, broadband networks and consumer engagement.
How healthy and vibrant is this city? Wellness looks at factors like pollution levels, quality of parks, crime, healthcare and pay equality, while City Buzz considers the entertainment, nightlife, retail and cultural experiences on offer.
Good coffee's important in the tech world! The Flat White Index considers a city's café culture: in other words, how easy it is to get a decent brew and free WiFi for on-the go work and networking.
A city's youthfulness, tech education credentials and ability to attract talent all contribute to its talent pool.
Office and residential prices are combined for the overall real estate costs bracket. We also measure the cost of coworking (cost of a desk in private office).
From dockless bike share schemes to smart ticketing, technology is revolutionising in cities. Infrastructure and the urban form also makes some cities easier to navigate than others.
We have looked at six strands which help to explain the success of our Tech Cities, ranging from the business and tech environment through to the quality of life and ease of mobility in each. All of the metrics identified have been rated and weighted to give our overall tech city ranking.
Find out more at http://www.savills.com/techcities