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Where startups get built in Daegu, who funds them, and how you get in the room.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Daegu ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Innovation Index: Innovation Cluster Ranking (formerly Science and Technology Clusters) | 2024 | #88 | Up 3 | B | Innovation, Research, Activity |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #691 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
2 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Daegu
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Raising in Daegu
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Daegu
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
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Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
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How does Daegu rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #88 in WIPO GII clusters (2024). It appears in 2 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Daegu?
1 investor based in Daegu has a profile here: Sportswa Ventures,LLC.. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Daegu?
Yes. Daegu has 1 accelerator on record, including Mittelstand.
Geographic proximity
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