The Startup Ecosystem of Osaka

Osaka boasts 64 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

In 2022, the startup scene of Osaka shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 9 spots.

National Ranking

2nd
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1
In Japan

Regional Ranking

12th
0
In East Asia

Global Ranking

119th
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9
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Osaka

Startups in Osaka excel in Hardware & IoT, Education, and and Foodtech. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Hardware & IoT industry. One of the most promising startups in Osaka in 2022 is BitClout, Nosh, and Akippa.

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 33 and in Education, and Foodtech. Find out more

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2022 National Rank & Change ▲
2022 National Rank & Change City
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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness Score
1st
0
15th
0
37.490
5.88
28.80
2.82
2nd
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1
119th
+
9
6.098
0.49
2.23
3.37
3rd
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1
182nd
-
58
4.511
0.81
0.32
3.37
4th
0
220th
+
20
3.684
0.30
0.54
2.84
5th
0
279th
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33
2.403
0.22
0.33
1.85
6th
new
394th
new
1.242
0.05
0.23
0.96
7th
0
571st
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197
0.549
0.08
0.05
0.42
8th
0
694th
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215
0.390
0.04
0.05
0.30
9th
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3
846th
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149
0.238
0.03
0.02
0.18
10th
new
856th
new
0.229
0.04
0.01
0.18
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Startups

Notable Startups in Osaka
BitClout startup icon
BitClout
Nosh startup icon
Nosh
Akippa startup icon
Akippa

Startups

Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Osaka
Nanophoton startup icon
Nanophoton
Spectronix Japan startup icon
Spectronix Japan
Architek startup icon
Architek

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Hardware & IoT icon
Hardware & IoT
#33 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 16 startups for Hardware & IoT.

Education icon
Education
#148 worldwide

In East Asia, Osaka's Education is in top 148. Osaka has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Education startups that are represented on our map.

Foodtech icon
Foodtech
#154 worldwide

Foodtech is ranked 154th in the world. Our database contains 9 startups for this industry.

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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, Education, Foodtech. These three industries represent about 53% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Osaka.

2nd

National Rank

12th

Regional Rank

Overview

Osaka is Japan's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 12th in East Asia. With a population of undefined, Osaka is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including BitClout and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Panasonic and Coworking Labo Co-Labo Umeda.

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

Coworking Spaces

Coworking Labo Co-Labo Umeda startup icon

Coworking Labo Co-Labo Umeda

Coworking Labo Co-Labo Namba startup icon

Coworking Labo Co-Labo Namba

Organizations

JETRO Osaka startup icon

JETRO Osaka

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