The Startup Ecosystem of Sapporo
Sapporo boasts 12 startups in our sample database which represents about 1% of Japan’s sampled startups. Sapporo is the 7th best startup ecosystem in Japan.
CITY RANKING
In 2022, the startup scene of Sapporo developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 197 spots.
National Ranking
In Japan
Regional Ranking
In East Asia
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Sapporo
Global Rank
Sapporo is ranked within the top 1000 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Sapporo’s startups excel particularly in Health where it ranks 282 and in Software and Data, and Foodtech. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Japan - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 15th 0 | 37.490 | 5.88 | 28.80 | 2.82 | |
2nd + 1 | 119th + 9 | 6.098 | 0.49 | 2.23 | 3.37 | |
3rd - 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 - 33 | 2.403 | 0.22 | 0.33 | 1.85 | |
6th new | 394th new | 1.242 | 0.05 | 0.23 | 0.96 | |
7th 0 | 571st + 197 | 0.549 | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.42 | |
8th 0 | 694th + 215 | 0.390 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.30 | |
9th - 3 | 846th - 149 | 0.238 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.18 | |
10th new | 856th new | 0.229 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.18 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Sapporo
Startups
Successful Health startups in Sapporo
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 6 startups for Health.
In East Asia, Sapporo's Software and Data is in top 496. Sapporo has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Software and Data startups that are represented on our map.
Our database contains 1 startup for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Sapporo's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Sapporo there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Health, Software and Data, Foodtech. These three industries represent about 92% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Sapporo.
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National Rank
45th
Regional Rank
Overview
Sapporo is Japan's 7th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 45th in East Asia. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Sapporo is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including GORYO Chemical.
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