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Fukuoka City dates the opening of Fukuoka Industry-Academia Symphonicity (FiaS) to 2008 and describes it as a base for connecting research, companies, and startups and supporting research-based startup formation.
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Fukuoka City dates the opening of Fukuoka Industry-Academia Symphonicity (FiaS) to 2008 and describes it as a base for connecting research, companies, and startups and supporting research-based startup formation.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Fukuoka ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #246 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2025 | 91 to 100 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
2 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Fukuoka
Investors 1
InvestorVenture studios 1
Venture studioBuilding and acquiring B2B SaaS companies.
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in Fukuoka
UniversityListed in 2 rankings
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Your way in
Raising in Fukuoka
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Fukuoka
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in Fukuoka
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingFrom public sources
What the sources say about Fukuoka
Fukuoka City dates FiaS to 2008 and describes it as a research/startup collaboration base.
Source: A Place Connecting Research and Startups: How Does Research Become Business?
Questions about Fukuoka
How does Fukuoka rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #246 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 2 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Fukuoka?
1 investor based in Fukuoka has a profile here: LEAD SAIL. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Fukuoka?
Yes. Fukuoka has 1 venture studio on record, including Aluminum Inc..
Which universities are in Fukuoka?
One university has a profile: Kyushu University.
Geographic proximity
Nearby cities to Fukuoka
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