The Startup Ecosystem of Sendai
Sendai boasts 8 startups in our sample database.
CITY RANKING
Since 2022, Sendai lost 394 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 394th worldwide.
National Ranking
In Japan
Regional Ranking
In East Asia
Global Ranking
Worldwide
ECOSYSTEM
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The Startup Ecosystem in Sendai
Global Rank
Sendai is ranked within the top 400 startup ecosystems globally.
Top Industries
Sendai’s startups excel particularly in Software and Data where it ranks 587 and in Fintech, and Energy & Environment. 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 Sendai
Startups
Successful Software and Data startups in Sendai
Startups
Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 3 startups for Software and Data.
Sendai boasts 1 startup in Fintech on our map.
Our database contains 1 startup for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
Why should you join Sendai's Startup Ecosystem?
Overview
Within Sendai there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Software and Data, Fintech, Energy & Environment. These three industries represent about 63% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Sendai.
6th
National Rank
32nd
Regional Rank
Overview
Sendai is Japan's 6th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 32nd in East Asia. With a population of <0.1M people, Sendai is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Linkers.
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