The Startup Ecosystem of Kyoto
Kyoto has 199 startups in our sample database which represents about 10% of Japan’s sampled startups. Kyoto is the 3rd best startup ecosystem in Japan.
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In 2023, the startup scene of Kyoto shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 10 spots.
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In East Asia
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The Startup Ecosystem in Kyoto
Global Rank
Kyoto is ranked within the top 200 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Kyoto’s startups excel particularly in Hardware & IoT where it ranks 49 and in Energy & Environment, 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 Kyoto
Startups
Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Kyoto
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 55 startups for Hardware & IoT.
The Energy & Environment industry in Kyoto is ranked 93 globally. There are 43 startups for Energy & Environment on our sample database and map.
Foodtech is ranked 96th in the world. Our database contains 30 startups for this industry.
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Why should you join Kyoto's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Kyoto there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Hardware & IoT, Energy & Environment, Foodtech. These three industries represent about 64% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Kyoto.
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Regional Rank
Overview
Kyoto is Japan's 3rd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 18th in East Asia. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Kyoto is ranked th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Baseconnect.
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Startup Infrastructure in Kyoto
Accelerators
Innovation Hub Kyoto
Coworking Spaces
Regus - Kyoto, Urbannet Kyoto Shijo-Karasuma
OpenOffice - Kyoto, Karasuma (Open Office)
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