The Startup Ecosystem of Osaka

Osaka has 62 startups in our sample database which represents about 3% of Japan’s sampled startups. Osaka is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Japan.

CITY RANKING

While Osaka decreased by 9 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Japan remained stable at 2 nationally since 2022.

National Ranking

2nd
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In Japan

Regional Ranking

14th
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2
In East Asia

Global Ranking

128th
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9
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Osaka

Startups in Osaka excel in Hardware & IoT, Fintech, and and Foodtech. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Hardware & IoT industry. One of the most promising startups in Osaka in 2023 is BitClout, Nosh, and Glafit.

Global Rank

Osaka is ranked within the top 150 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Osaka’s startups excel particularly in Hardware & IoT where it ranks 31 and in Fintech, and Foodtech. Find out more

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128th
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9
5.535
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172nd
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10
3.627
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214th
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2.445
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320th
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1.181
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1
476th
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95
0.547
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490th
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0.518
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694th
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152
0.259
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729th
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0.239
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0.174
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Startups

Notable Startups in Osaka
BitClout startup icon
BitClout
Nosh startup icon
Nosh
Glafit startup icon
Glafit

Startups

Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Osaka
Architek startup icon
Architek
Nanophoton startup icon
Nanophoton
Mountain Gorilla startup icon
Mountain Gorilla

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Hardware & IoT icon
Hardware & IoT
#31 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 15 startups for Hardware & IoT.

Fintech icon
Fintech
#138 worldwide

The Fintech industry in Osaka is ranked 138 globally. There are 9 startups for Fintech on our sample database and map.

Foodtech icon
Foodtech
#152 worldwide

Foodtech is ranked 152nd in the world. Our database contains 9 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Osaka's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Osaka there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Hardware & IoT, Fintech, Foodtech. These three industries represent about 53% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Osaka.

2nd

National Rank

14th

Regional Rank

Overview

Osaka is Japan's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 14th in East Asia. With a population of undefined, Osaka is ranked 128th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including BitClout and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Panasonic and LINKS UMEDA.

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

Coworking Spaces

LINKS UMEDA startup icon

LINKS UMEDA

Namba Sky O startup icon

Namba Sky O

Midosuji Frontier startup icon

Midosuji Frontier

Organizations

JETRO Osaka startup icon

JETRO Osaka

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