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A technology scene is emerging but lack of funding and political uncertainty remain issues
Skilled workers and good international connections attract talent from around the world
City has pool of qualified workers and is upbeat after success of local technology companies
The first home of Skype and TransferWise wins special attention from investors and entrepreneurs
The multilingual city’s growing ecosystem for entrepreneurs
Three universities mean a large potential workforce, but entrepreneurs must look abroad for scale
The city is ambitious, but dwarfed by the capital Dublin
Tech brains, hipster vibe and flourishing networks help the city stand out
A population boom and draft laws aimed at easing tax rules are set to encourage start-ups
The area has become a focus for tech start-ups focused on sports and health
Low costs and high quality of life prove a magnet for technology start-ups
The city was the launch pad for three of Canada’s ‘unicorn’ companies
The tech sector is blossoming in this vast, cultured metropolis, with its well-educated talent pool
University has an ambitious spinout programme but bigger cities are a draw for skilled employees
Creative base draws tech start-ups but access to funds is tight
Start-ups are drawn to city by the opportunity to tap into a community of Spanish speakers
The city has diversified from its heavy industry past to become a supportive base for digital start-ups
Open-minded, cosmopolitan, ready to speak English and a infused with can-do approach: tech start-ups attracted include Uber
Hungarian capital benefits from a legacy of science education
The city’s liveability is a big draw for start-ups’ energetic staff, who relish the affordability of life compared with London
An English-speaking, social media-savvy population woos start-ups
Well-connected emirate is attracting both big tech and small start-ups
Low taxes, links with the US and native creativity have encouraged growth
Mobile phone money transfers and social media drive growth
Ventures in the Indonesian capital so far are relatively small, but the potential is big
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