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 Fukuoka has established itself as one of Japan’s most rapidly growing startup hubs, with impressive statistics to support its reputation. The city boasts a remarkable business opening rate of 6.3%, the highest in Japan over the past four years. Within a span of 10 years, Fukuoka has witnessed the launch of over 540 companies, collectively employing approximately 18,000 individuals. 
 One of the key factors contributing to Fukuoka’s success is its strong government support and commitment to fostering entrepreneurship. The Fukuoka City Government actively promotes startup development through initiatives like <a href="https://startup.fukuoka.jp/startup-package/">Startup City Fukuoka</a>, aimed at cultivating the local startup ecosystem. As part of this initiative, the city provides loans to entrepreneurs who have established their businesses in Fukuoka within the past two years. To qualify, entrepreneurs undergo a screening process and may receive a maximum loan of 35 million yen at the low interest rate of 1.3%. Additionally, Fukuoka City hosts an annual Business Plan Contest, offering contest winners the chance to secure the Set Up Subsidy with a maximum prize of 1 million yen. 
 Fukuoka is home to several startup incubators and accelerators that provide comprehensive support to startups at various stages of development. These include Startup City Fukuoka, Fukuoka Growth Next, and Global Challenge! Startup Team Fukuoka. These incubators offer valuable resources, expertise, and networking opportunities to nurture the growth of innovative ventures in the city. 
 The presence of esteemed educational institutions further enhances Fukuoka’s startup ecosystem. Fukuoka University and Kyushu University attract a large number of students, positioning Fukuoka as the third city with the highest student ratio in Japan. This creates an environment conducive to knowledge transfer and collaboration. 
 Notably, initiatives like Engineer Cafe bring together computer engineers from both the public and private sectors, offering opportunities for networking and technical knowledge sharing through various events. Fukuoka also offers a variety of coworking spaces to cater to the needs of startups and entrepreneurs. Notable spaces include Co-working and Co-learning space Q, Fabbit, and Yokalab Tenjin, providing flexible work environments and fostering a sense of community among like-minded individuals. 
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 Fukuoka has established itself as one of Japan's most rapidly growing startup hubs, with impressive statistics to support its reputation. The city boasts a remarkable business opening rate of 6.3%, the highest in Japan over the past four years. Within a span of 10 years, Fukuoka has witnessed the launch of over 540 companies, collectively employing approximately 18,000 individuals. 

 One of the key factors contributing to Fukuoka's success is its strong government support and commitment to fostering entrepreneurship. The Fukuoka City Government actively promotes startup development through initiatives like [Startup City Fukuoka](https://startup.fukuoka.jp/startup-package/), aimed at cultivating the local startup ecosystem. As part of this initiative, the city provides loans to entrepreneurs who have established their businesses in Fukuoka within the past two years. To qualify, entrepreneurs undergo a screening process and may receive a maximum loan of 35 million yen at the low interest rate of 1.3%. Additionally, Fukuoka City hosts an annual Business Plan Contest, offering contest winners the chance to secure the Set Up Subsidy with a maximum prize of 1 million yen. 

 Fukuoka is home to several startup incubators and accelerators that provide comprehensive support to startups at various stages of development. These include Startup City Fukuoka, Fukuoka Growth Next, and Global Challenge! Startup Team Fukuoka. These incubators offer valuable resources, expertise, and networking opportunities to nurture the growth of innovative ventures in the city. 

 The presence of esteemed educational institutions further enhances Fukuoka's startup ecosystem. Fukuoka University and Kyushu University attract a large number of students, positioning Fukuoka as the third city with the highest student ratio in Japan. This creates an environment conducive to knowledge transfer and collaboration. 

 Notably, initiatives like Engineer Cafe bring together computer engineers from both the public and private sectors, offering opportunities for networking and technical knowledge sharing through various events. Fukuoka also offers a variety of coworking spaces to cater to the needs of startups and entrepreneurs. Notable spaces include Co-working and Co-learning space Q, Fabbit, and Yokalab Tenjin, providing flexible work environments and fostering a sense of community among like-minded individuals.

Startup City Fukuoka

Fukuoka Growth Next

Co-working & Co-learning Space Q

Gates Fukuoka

Daimyo

Fukuoka Foreign Investment Promotion Center

Global Innovation Center at Kyushu University

Fukuoka Chamber of Commerce & Industry

Tensor Energy

AAKEL TECHNOLOGIES INC.

Green Chemical

PancakeSwap

Nulab

Gogolook Co,. Ltd.

Fukuoka has 106 startups in our sample database. This represents about 3% of Japan’s startups. Fukuoka is the 4th best startup ecosystem in Japan.

While Fukuoka decreased by 28 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2024, its ranking in Japan remained stable
      at 4 nationally since 2023.

Explore Fukuoka’s startup ecosystem which ranks 4th in Japan and 242nd globally. Discover startups, unicorns, and exits in Fukuoka. Dive into Energy & Environment, which is the best startup industry in Fukuoka.

Startup Ecosystem of Fukuoka | StartupBlink

Startups in Fukuoka excel in Energy & Environment, Social & Leisure, and Hardware & and IoT.
    There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Energy & Environment
    industry. One of the most promising startups in Fukuoka in 2024 is
    PancakeSwap, Nulab, and Gogolook Co,. Ltd..

With a large variety of initiatives, Fukuoka's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in East Asia. Fukuoka offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups.
  Below is a list of Fukuoka's most prominent support initiatives:

Within Fukuoka there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs
  to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Social & Leisure, Hardware & IoT. These three industries represent about 29% of the startups
represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Fukuoka. 

Fukuoka is Japan's 4th best startup
  ecosystem and is ranked 21st in East Asia. With a population of 1M - 2M people,
   Fukuoka is ranked 242nd in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories
   including PancakeSwap.

An inspiring ecosystem that is steadily due to its growing use of digital technologies, rapid urbanization and planned investments

WADAAG TECHNOLOGIES

Sostec

FGS Bill Tracker

Zaad

Wadaag Investment

A growing regional and global startup leader 

bitget.com

AscendEX

DeBank

Trip.com

Viki

A vibrant and strong startup hub attracting international recognition and investment

Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá

Founder Institute (FI) Bogota

RockStart Latam 

Calle 127a # 53a-45

Carrera 19 # 100 - 45

WeWork

Toastmasters Bogota

Picap

Autolab

Cubbo

Rappi

Addi

Bold

Calle 26 # 92-32

Carrera 11B # 99 - 25

A leading regional startup hub owing its succes to the creative and innovative spirit of its people 

MiraKle Lab

VentureSquare

TIPS

Staion Neo

Samseong Station II

Gangnam Station

Seoul Business Agency

SK Hynix

Toss Lab

AIV 

OP.GG

Bithumb

Fastfive Seocho 2

LocalStitch Yeongdeungpo

An innovative city with a global startup ecosystem

Nikkei

LIP. Yokohama (Life Innovation Platform Yokohama)

Project Ninja

THE BAYS

Hanzomon PREX North

Iceberg

Keio University, Hiyoshi Campus

RIKEN Yokohama Campus

YNU Yokohama National University

Locoguide

C Channel

note

PayPay

DM2C Studio

Timee

Regus - Tokyo, Kanda

OpenOffice - Tokyo, Nihonbashi Hakozaki (Open Office)

Regus - Tokyo, Ginza 3-Chome

One of the fastest growing ecosystems in Australia 

River City Labs

Buderim Meeting Rooms

The Boarding Office

INVEST Sunshine Coast

Delorean Project

Inform Ag

Coyo

NutWorks

Zitcha

Servatus

WOTSO

Inbox Workspace

A growing startup ecosystem owing to its workforce and industries.

Build2Scale Health

Queen's Startup Runway Incubation Program

Makerspace of Queen's University

Rose Innovation Hub

Queen’s University Rose Innovation Hub

Queen's Office of Partnerships and Innovation

Queen's University Smith School Of Business

Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre

Sparq Systems

FireRein

Green Graphite

IPG Photonics Canada

CMC Microsystems

Mosaic Manufacturing

Alon MedTech Ventures

Open Valley

Colab Square

Yokneam Municipality 

Startup Village Yokneam

Augmedics

ForSight Robotics

Rapid Medical

Chain Reaction

K2View

Pitch

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