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
In Japan
Regional Ranking
In East Asia
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Osaka
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
Top Cities for Startups in Japan - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 14th + 1 | 44.067 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 128th - 9 | 5.535 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 172nd + 10 | 3.627 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 214th + 6 | 2.445 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th 0 | 320th - 41 | 1.181 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
6th + 1 | 476th + 95 | 0.547 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
7th - 1 | 490th - 96 | 0.518 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
8th + 1 | 694th + 152 | 0.259 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
9th - 1 | 729th - 35 | 0.239 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
10th + 1 | 847th + 64 | 0.174 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Osaka
Startups
Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Osaka
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 15 startups for Hardware & IoT.
The Fintech industry in Osaka is ranked 138 globally. There are 9 startups for Fintech on our sample database and map.
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.
ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Osaka
Coworking Spaces
LINKS UMEDA
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Midosuji Frontier
Organizations
JETRO Osaka
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