The Startup Ecosystem of Daejeon
Daejeon boasts 9 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of South Korea’s sampled startups. Daejeon is the 3rd best startup ecosystem in South Korea.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Daejeon developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 136 spots.
National Ranking
In South Korea
Regional Ranking
In East Asia
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Daejeon
Global Rank
Daejeon is ranked within the top 500 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Daejeon’s startups excel particularly in Hardware & IoT where it ranks 300 and in Health, and Education. 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 Daejeon
Startups
Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Daejeon
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 4 startups for Hardware & IoT.
In East Asia, Daejeon's Health is in top 343. Daejeon has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Health startups that are represented on our map.
Our database contains 1 startup for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Daejeon's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Daejeon there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Hardware & IoT, Health, Education. These three industries represent about 78% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Daejeon.
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National Rank
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Regional Rank
Overview
Daejeon is South Korea's 3rd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 35th in East Asia. With a population of <0.1M people, Daejeon is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Elice.
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