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Fukuoka Smart East is ready for match-making at one of the largest smart city events in Asia!

Private companies or startups who wants to participate in Hakozaki's town development, but don’t know how to get involved, or anxious about whether their products and services meet the needs, pleas...

Livable City Ranking 2020

For the world’s best cities to live in 2020, Fukuoka City ranked 34th after Los Angeles among world-famous cities based on not only economic strength but also from the Government initiative for the...

University Collaboration between Fukuoka and Estonia!

Fukuoka’s very own Japan University of Economics has signed an Agreement on international exchange programs with Estonian Business School! The Japan University of Economics (https://jue.ac.jp/en/) ...

Slush Online showcase for Fukuoka City & Startups

Slush opened online showcase on their official website to introduce Fukuoka Startups and Fukuoka City. It is also sharing with +70,000 tech fans of Slush community. Check this now!! https://www.slu...

Lessons from Fukuoka

GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP NETWORK (GEN) featuring Fukuoka City Japan!! If you look thorough it, you will get to understand how Fukuoka City become a leading Startup City. https://www.genglobal.org/ja...

Startup Online Event
”ASCENSION2020”!!

We would like to announce that registration (free) of “ASCENSION2020” program on November 27th (Fri) is starting now, so please feel free to register! ️ Click here for the registration: https://asc...

Article written on Fukuoka's ecosystem

Startup Guide Japan (The Entrepreneur’s Handbook) has been published!!

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Recent Journals

Matchup Fukuoka 2.0 has launched!

Fukuoka Startup Journal

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After visiting Seattle in 2011, Fukuoka City declared itself "Startup City Fukuoka" in 2012, and has been implementing various initiatives to support startups with the aim of creating a city where ...

Support for existing and future startups in Fukuoka

Fukuoka Startup Journal

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Introducing Fukuoka City's initiatives for overseas startups, Support for existing and future startups in Fukuoka.

Fukuoka City's founding support for foreign entrepreneurs

Fukuoka Startup Journal

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we would like to introduce to our readers what kind of startup support is currently being implemented for foreign entrepreneurs in Fukuoka City, which is attracting attention as an attractive city ...

Fukuoka Hosts Hybrid Pitch Event at Latitude59

Fukuoka Startup Journal

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For years now, Fukuoka has been an active member of the global startup community. While travel is not advisable at the moment, that hasn’t lessened our commitment to this community.

Fukuoka City Launches Beyond Coronavirus PoC

Fukuoka Startup Journal

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Fukuoka City has chosen seven outstanding companies to participate in our Beyond Coronavirus Demonstration Experiment project.

The Importance of Localization

Fukuoka Startup Journal

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How the Global Startup Center can help you build a local presence.

Advice from Fukuoka City’s Startup Visa Holders

Fukuoka Startup Journal

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The Startup Visa is an excellent way for international entrepreneurs to launch their companies in Fukuoka. Successful applicants receive up to a one-year Business Manager Visa, opportunities to app...

New Connections with Israel

Fukuoka Startup Journal

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Fukuoka city and the Israel Innovation Authority signed an MoU in November of 2019, connecting the two strong startup ecosystems. The Israel Innovation Authority is a central body within the countr...

Fukuoka Smart East Attends CES

Fukuoka Startup Journal

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From January 7 – 10th, 2020, technology enthusiasts from around the world converged on CES in Las Vegas to learn about the latest innovations and cutting-edge projects. The Fukuoka Smart East (FSE...

Fukuoka city & Rwanda

Fukuoka Startup Journal

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Fukuoka city is excited to grow our global community and begin building strong relationships with startups and startup support organizations in Rwanda.