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Fukuoka. Startup Ecosystem


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Fukuoka is the startup hub of Japan, with proximity to Asian cities like Seoul,
Taipei, and Shanghai. The city has a lot to offer foreign entrepreneurs with
coworking spaces, initiatives, venture capital firms, accelerator programs, and
many other su

88
startups
4
accelerators
26
coworking spaces
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Notable Startups
Nulab Inc.
Animoca Brands KK
Kyulux
Top Coworking Spaces
Co-working & Co-learning Space Q
Fabbit
YokaLab Tenjin
Top Accelerators
Startup City Fukuoka
Fukuoka Growth Next
Global Challenge! STARTUP TEAM FUKUOKA
Notable Organizations
Global Startup Center
STARTUP CAFÉ
Fukuoka Foreign Investment Promotion Center
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KEY STATS OF THE FUKUOKA STARTUP ECOSYSTEM

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Top Industries
Energy & Environment
#150 worldwide
Social & Leisure
#154 worldwide
Hardware & IoT
#160 worldwide
Ecosystem Rankings
National ranking
4th
In Japan
Regional Ranking
21st
In East Asia
Global Ranking
242nd
worldwide
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FUKUOKA ECOSYSTEM LANDSCAPE

TAXES AND INCENTIVES

 * Foreign entrepreneurs can benefit from the Startup Visa. Fukuoka City
   requires entrepreneurs to submit a business plan. During the one-year startup
   visa time frame, the city will evaluate the eligibility of the entrepreneur
   for the “Residential Status of Business Manager.” The key requirements are to
   have an office, at least two employees, or an investment portfolio of over
   JP¥ 5 million.

 * Foreign entrepreneurs can apply for financial aid for residential or office
   space. For the office space, Fukuoka City can fund 50% of rent up to JP¥
   50,000. For the residential space, 50% of the rent is subsidized up to JP¥
   70,000 each month.

 * Fukuoka City is designated as a National Strategic Zone. Startups based in
   the city can be exempted from Corporate Citizen Tax for up to 5 years for
   corporations younger than five years.

 * Fukuoka City Trial Certification helps some businesses to promote their
   products and services in catalogs and exhibitions. This certification may
   also exempt corporations from the open bidding process for contracts at the
   request of Fukuoka City.

 * One-Stop Center launched to make business applications easier. All required
   procedures can be completed online.

Government Incentives

 * Startup Visasystem permits foreign entrepreneurs to receive a six-month
   “Business Manager” visa without fulfilling prerequisites.

 * Financial Aid for Renting Residential & Office Spaces: Foreign entrepreneurs
   with a promising business plan may be eligible to receive financial aid to be
   used for renting residential or office space within Fukuoka City
   (Applications are accepted once a year).

 * National Tax Reduction: Entrepreneurs who establish an innovative business in
   the National Strategic Special Zone (Fukuoka City)may be eligible to receive
   this tax reduction.

 * Step Up Subsidy is an annual business plan competition. The winners can win a
   prize of up to JP¥ 1 million.

 * Startup Funding is available for entrepreneurs with an established business
   in Fukuoka for two years. Qualified entrepreneurs can get a loan of up to JP¥
   35 million with 1.3% interest.

 * Bussiness Establish Support Program: Startup companies founded in the last
   five years that meet specific criteria may be eligible to receive subsidies
   according to their number of employees and the rental costs of their offices.

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WHY FUKUOKA IS A GREAT CITY TO LIVE IN

Fukuoka, with a population exceeding 5 million, is located on the southwestern
island of Kyushu, nicknamed Japan’s gateway to Asia. It is the third largest
city in Japan and home to the youngest population in the country. The vibrant
nightlife, well-organized transportation system, and relatively low cost of
living are just a few reasons to live in the city.

Why Fukuoka is a great city to live in
Population
5m
as of 2019
GDP
$30,800
per capita
Cost of Living
$1,290
per person and month
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Ecosystem Milestones
2020

Japanese Government has selected Fukuoka as the “Global Startup Cities” in
Japan.




2019

Opening of Engineer Cafe




2017

Opening of Fukuoka Growth Next




2015

Fukuoka City has started to accept Startup Visa Applications




2014

Fukuoka becomes National Strategic Special Zone for Global Startups & Job
Creation




2013

Establishment of the Startup City Promotion Consortium.





2020

Japanese Government has selected Fukuoka as the “Global Startup Cities” in
Japan.




2019

Opening of Engineer Cafe




2017

Opening of Fukuoka Growth Next




2015

Fukuoka City has started to accept Startup Visa Applications




2014

Fukuoka becomes National Strategic Special Zone for Global Startups & Job
Creation




2013

Establishment of the Startup City Promotion Consortium.





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