# Global Business Maps The 'Silicon Valleys of the World' Infographic Looks for Entrepreneurship By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-01-17 | Updated 2012-01-29 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silicon-valleys-of-the-world References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/the-silicon-valleys-of-the-world-infographic) & [blog.gist](http://blog.gist.com/2012/01/10/the-silicon-valleys-of-the-world/) Gist.com’s 'Silicon Valleys of the World' infographic breaks down business-friendly regions around the globe that even slightly shadow that of the [entrepreneurial spirit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-entrepreneur) of California’s Silicon Valley. The infographic explores the up-and-coming tech communities around the world. Silicon Valleys of the World examines emerging tech communities in countries including Germany, Mexico and Indonesia and takes into consideration a number of factors like [access to capital](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siemens-for-startups), entrepreneurial mindset and general strengths and weaknesses to fully access the innovation culture of the regions. The infographic also rates whether or not [innovation and creativity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yalla-lets-code) are highly valued, if people who start their own business are highly valued and if people with good ideas can usually put them into practice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Market](https://www.trendhunter.com/market) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Global Tech Hubs:** As entrepreneurship spreads across the world, tech hubs outside of Silicon Valley become more prevalent. - **Entrepreneurial Mindset:** Access to capital is not the only consideration for a successful innovation culture; a mindset that values entrepreneurship and innovation is also key. - **Innovation Culture:** The Silicon Valleys of the world infographic explores the strengths and weaknesses of different tech communities, highlighting opportunities for businesses in emerging markets. ### Who This Affects Most - **Venture Capital:** As more startup hubs emerge, venture capitalists have the opportunity to expand their portfolios globally. - **Technology:** Companies working in emerging tech markets can explore opportunities outside traditional tech hubs, tapping into new talent pools and expanding their customer base. - **Economic Development:** Governments and organizations working in economic development can use the Silicon Valleys of the world infographic to identify and support emerging tech communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Entrepreneur-Specific Global Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-hub.md) - [Supportive Entrepreneur Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/successful-startups.md) - [Digital Sharing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venture-vault.md) - [Supportive Entrepreneurial Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-zenpreneur-community.md) - [Entrepreneurial Community Building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venturepals.md) - [Startup Idea Discovery Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildlist.md) - [Startup Networking Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-startup-ecosystem.md) - [Ready-to-Start Business Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venturenext.md) - [VC Job Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/job-search-by-greenrobot.md)