The Startup Ecosystem of Busan
Busan boasts 8 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of South Korea’s sampled startups. Busan is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in South Korea.
CITY RANKING
While Busan decreased by 45 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in South Korea remained stable at 2 nationally since 2021.
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Regional Ranking
In East Asia
Global Ranking
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The Startup Ecosystem in Busan
Global Rank
Busan is ranked within the top 300 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Busan’s startups excel particularly in Software and Data and in Health, and Transportation. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in South Korea - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 25th - 2 | 30.111 | 3.30 | 23.57 | 3.25 | |
2nd 0 | 207th - 45 | 3.906 | 0.06 | 0.86 | 2.99 | |
3rd 0 | 421st + 136 | 1.099 | 0.05 | 0.21 | 0.84 | |
4th + 1 | 794th + 46 | 0.276 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.21 | |
5th - 1 | 980th - 225 | 0.167 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.13 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Busan
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Successful Software and Data startups in Busan
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Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 2 startups for Software and Data.
Busan boasts 1 startup in Health on our map.
Our database contains 1 startup for this industry.
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