The Startup Ecosystem of Nagoya

Nagoya has 26 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of Japan’s sampled startups. Nagoya is the 5th best startup ecosystem in Japan.

CITY RANKING

While Nagoya decreased by 41 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Japan remained stable at 5 nationally since 2022.

National Ranking

5th
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In Japan

Regional Ranking

25th
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In East Asia

Global Ranking

320th
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41
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Nagoya

Startups in Nagoya excel in Foodtech, Health, and Software and and Data. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Foodtech industry. One of the most promising startups in Nagoya in 2023 is UniFa, TRYETING, and Linkwiz.

Global Rank

Nagoya is ranked within the top 400 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Nagoya’s startups excel particularly in Foodtech where it ranks 191 and in Health, and Software and Data. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Nagoya
UniFa startup icon
UniFa
TRYETING startup icon
TRYETING
Linkwiz startup icon
Linkwiz

Startups

Successful Foodtech startups in Nagoya
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ListenField

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Foodtech icon
Foodtech
#191 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 7 startups for Foodtech.

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Health
#193 worldwide

The Health industry in Nagoya is ranked 193 globally. There are 7 startups for Health on our sample database and map.

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Software and Data
#316 worldwide

Software and Data is ranked 316th in the world. Our database contains 2 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Nagoya's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Nagoya there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Foodtech, Health, Software and Data. These three industries represent about 62% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Nagoya.

5th

National Rank

25th

Regional Rank

Overview

Nagoya is Japan's 5th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 25th in East Asia. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Nagoya is ranked th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including UniFa.

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

Coworking Spaces

Regus - Nagoya, KDX Nagoya Ekimae Building startup icon

Regus - Nagoya, KDX Nagoya Ekimae Building

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Regus - Nagoya, Dai Nagoya Building

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Regus - Shizuoka, Hamamatsu Eki Minamiguchi

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