Scout startups in Kyoto

Learn where early startup activity happens in Kyoto and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.

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Startup ecosystem standing

Where Kyoto ranks

Rankings that list Kyoto
Ranking	Edition	Position	Since last edition	Trust	What it measures
Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities)	2025	#159	No prior edition	B	Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate

Positions as published in each edition. The ranking name opens its method and trust notes, the edition opens the full list, and publisher sources are listed below. Trust grades cover method, transparency and whether places are paid for.

12 organizations with a profile

Who's based in Kyoto

Investors 5

Investor

Kyoto University Innovation Capital Co., Ltd

Nurturing the seeds of Kyoto University for social prosperity.

Investor

Monozukuri Ventures

Empowering hard tech startups with funding and expertise.

Investor

Future Venture Capital Co.,Ltd.

Investing in Japan's future through regional revitalization.

The 3 most prominent of 5. Browse all investors

Incubators 4

Incubator

Technology Seed Incubation Co., Ltd.

Incubator

Phoenixi

Nurturing entrepreneurial talent for social impact.

Incubator

Tachi-Aoi Foundation

Empowering women in Japan's startup ecosystem.

The 3 most prominent of 4. Browse all incubators

Accelerators 3

Accelerator

Kyoto Startup Summer School

Empowering global entrepreneurs through immersive learning.

Accelerator

Makers Boot Camp

Bridging IoT startups to Japanese manufacturing.

Accelerator

90days Program in Kyoto

Supporting foreign entrepreneurs in Kyoto.

Based here, most-ranked first

Universities in Kyoto

University

Kyoto University

Listed in 3 rankings

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Raising in Kyoto

Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.

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Investors

Finding startups in Kyoto

Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.

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Scouting in Kyoto

Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.

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Questions about Kyoto

How does Kyoto rank as a startup ecosystem?

Its best position is #159 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).

How many startup investors are based in Kyoto?

Superscout has profiles for 5 investors based in Kyoto, including Kyoto University Innovation Capital Co., Ltd, Monozukuri Ventures and Future Venture Capital Co.,Ltd..

Are there accelerators or incubators in Kyoto?

Yes. Superscout lists 3 accelerators and 4 incubators based there, including Kyoto Startup Summer School and Technology Seed Incubation Co., Ltd..

Which universities in Kyoto are on Superscout?

One university has a profile: Kyoto University.

Geographic proximity

Nearby cities to Kyoto

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City

Osaka

43 km away

City

Nagoya

106 km away

City

Okayama

171 km away

City

Yonago

225 km away

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