The rating was based on the principle of selection of companies and startups whose products are known in the world market. And on deals with investors, attracted by international venture capital investment, exports and income.
Interesting facts from the research: Today more than 105 000 professionals work in the IT sphere in Belarus. The share of the sector in the country’s GDP — 7.7 percent! Exports of IT services per capita — $108. For comparison, in the US this figure is $58, in India – $40, in China – $20. You can read more about the study here.