On February 17, Fukuoka City received a delegation from Copenhagen, Denmark. The delegation was comprised of startup support agencies, organizations, and investors from the Copenhagen area. They ca...
On January 30th, several Fukuoka-based startups from the Global Challenge participated in a pitch night in San Francisco. The Global Challenge is an international program hosted by Fukuoka city tha...
Learn how we are creating strong ties between Fukuoka city and Rwanda’s business community. https://startup.fukuoka.jp/journal/fukuoka-city-rwanda
Since September 2019, entrepreneurs from Fukuoka city have taken part in the fourth annual Global Challenge. This international program focuses on mentoring entrepreneurs and helping them to form n...
On January 16th, Fukuoka City hosted an event on the topic, Israel, the innovation powerhouse – also known as the ‘Silicon Valley of the Middle East.’ This was the first event following Fukuoka Cit...
Have you heard the buzz that 5G is coming to Fukuoka? Fukuoka city recently hosted a launch event to show how companies can leverage the new network. During the event, the mayor announced the Fukuo...
To learn more about the Fukuoka Smart East team's trip to visit Kalasatama, Helsinki's growing smart city, please read our latest article. You'll also find details on our upcoming trip to CES in La...
During the WARAKU Summit in October, our Global Startup Center facilitated several successful business matching meetings between local and global startups as well as international support organizat...
As you may know, this November our team and several of Fukuoka’s startups had the privilege of exhibiting at SLUSH in Helsinki for the fourth year in a row. We were joined by Qurate, WELMO, NewroCa...
WARAKU Summit If you heard about the WARAKU Summit but weren’t able to attend, you can learn all about what happened in our latest article. https://startup.fukuoka.jp/journal/inside-fukuoka-s-warak...
🇮🇱Concluded MoU with The National Technological Innovation Authority of The State of Israel🇮🇱 Fukuoka City concluded Memorandum of Understanding with The National Technological Innovation Authorit...
Startup Team Fukuoka attended at Meet Taipei (https://eng.meettaipei.tw) on 11/14 - 11/16. We were joined by some of Fukuoka's outstanding startups including SETE MARES (https://kinchaku.com/en/), ...
If you want more information on Fukuoka’s startup scene, but aren’t sure where to begin, this guide is for you. https://startup.fukuoka.jp/journal/touring-fukuoka-s-startup-websites
Testing e-scooters in Fukuoka Did you know that Fukuoka Smart East tested e-scooters a few weeks ago? Learn more about the project and the potential future of e-scooters in our smart city.https://e...
In this month’s article, we explore how Fukuoka is focused on being an engineer-friendly city. Click the link below to learn more about how the city is attracting engineers from around the world to...
Fukuoka Smart East is building pathways to help our city’s elderly residents access the medical support they need. Learn more here https://en.smartcity.fukuoka.jp/news/accessible-care-for-elderly-p...
We had a pitch event of Italian startups on August 28th at Fukuoka Growth Next! 7 Italian startups came to Fukuoka as a part of the acceleration program of Italian government. After pitching, we ha...
Interested in establishing a startup in Fukuoka? The Global Startup Center is here to assist! Learn more about their team, their mission, and more about the international startups they’ve helped la...
Get Involved with Fukuoka Smart East! Fukuoka Smart East’s PoC Program gives innovators a chance to showcase their projects for consideration by the smart city team. If you have developed a service...
The Engineer Café is Open! On August 21st, the Engineer Café opened for business. This space is available for engineers from public and private sectors to meet, work, and attend informative events...
With the recent revitalization of Fukuoka's startup hub, Fukuoka Growth Next, there are even more reasons to stop by and visit. Learn about the exciting changes in our latest journal article. https...
We're at Startup Thailand with TrueBizon, Global NeXT, anect, chaintope, Wanders, Queq, and Qurate! Excited to see so many enthusiastic attendees. If you are here, come to the Japan Pavillion Booth...
Have you heard about Fukuoka Smart East yet? If not, get ready! The Smart East team is taking innovation to the next level by creating a smart city right in the heart of Fukuoka. By bringing local ...
Startup Team Fukuoka and several of our outstanding local startups are attending Startup Thailand next week. If you will be there too, be sure to stop by our booth and say ‘Hello’!
You can now schedule a free business consultation with Fukuoka’s Global Startup Center through LINE! Please add “FukuokaGSC” on LINE or scan the QR code below and send us a message. Our Global St...
This May marked the first anniversary of our MoU with St. Petersburg, which was a great reason to celebrate! Our team also visited the fantastic Latitude59 event in Estonia, making it a very produc...
Fukuoka has launched a new 'Engineer Friendly City' initiative to attract even more top talent to the region. Find out more about this exciting initiative and how you can get involved here: https:/...
Have you applied for Open Network Lab Fukuoka yet? The deadline is July 8th! You can learn more about this new Smart City Incubation Program here https://onlab.jp/en/programs/program-fukuoka/.
Fukuoka city and FDC are hosting G20 events all week. Check out https://www.g20fukuoka.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/english/news/archives/11 to learn more.
Why wait in line when an app can do it for you? The QueQ team opened a Fukuoka branch using the new Startup Visa in April and are already well on their way to a local launch!
Local startups are preparing to head to Russia & Estonia for some exciting events. Read on to learn about the trip and the pitch contest winners, Team AIBOD, who received a prize package that i...
Fukuoka city will be hosting an exciting Russian Startup Pitch Battle on April 22nd starting at 18:30 at WeWork. It’s free, and you can reserve your spot here: https://fukuoka-russian-pitch-battl...
The Startup Visa program just got even better for global entrepreneurs interested in creating a business in Fukuoka. Check out this article to learn more! - Alexa
Join us in extending a big welcome to the newest Global Startup Center concierge, Manato Yasumura! His advice for startup founders is, “The most important thing is to take action!” Stop by the GSC ...
Looking for Startup Cafe while Growth Next is undergoing renovations? It has temporarily moved to the 1st floor of the City Hall building until May 29, 2019. Please email global@startupcafe.jp for ...
We are looking for Fukuoka based startups to join our delegation to St-Peterburg, Russia and Tallinn, Estonia! If you are interested, please find details here: http://www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/soki/ki...
After hearing Anton speak at a recent startup event, I was excited to interview him and his business partner Junn about Junno Designs. They’re creating truly unique products and breathing new life ...
Did you know that Startup Cafe hosts free advising sessions every Thursday night? Talk to lawyers about incorporation, contracts, and more! Be sure to reserve your spot (and let them know if you ne...
Event Recap: Saint Petersburg Technopark & Startup City Fukuoka On February 1st, Startup Cafe hosted a seminar for Fukuoka enterprises interested in developing businesses in Russia. This valua...
Join Startup Team Fukuoka at Slush Tokyo! We’ll have a booth at the event on February 22nd & 23rd with seven amazing Fukuoka-based startups. Stop by our booth to learn more about Fukuoka’s star...
Did you know that Fukuoka's startup ecosystem is attracting the attention of researchers from world-class universities? I was lucky enough to interview a researcher from Oxford University - find ou...
While in Fukuoka, a group from the ISPIM conference came to Growth Next to tour the building and learn what our startup community is all about. Read more about their visit in my latest article. - A...
I was amazed by how light and portable these bikes are while still being powerful enough to ride on the roads here in Japan. Check out my latest article and see what Stigo bikes are all about. - Alexa
【Fukuoka City Government will attend to Meet Taipei 2018.】 Fukuoka City is going to attend a Startup event called "Meet Taipei 2018" hold in Taipei from November 15th to 17th with the four selecte...
Speaking with members of Barcelona Activa and the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research gave me the chance to learn more about these exciting connections. I'm pleased to share more details on the...
I had a great time at the WARAKU SUMMIT last month! Get all of the details in my latest article. - Alexa
In my latest journal article, you can learn about the new MoU between Fukuoka city and the Thai National Innovation Agency as well as the WARAKU SUMMIT happening this September. - Alexa
Startup Team Fukuoka has been traveling to create new connections. See how these trips will benefit our startups as well as support global startups who are interested in coming to Fukuoka in my lat...
Recently, I was lucky enough to catch one of the Coffee Pixels co-founders while he was visiting from Latvia. I learned a lot about coffee, the future of the industry, and how much the GSC supports...
Did you know that Latitude59 starts today? It's an incredible startup event held in Estonia each year, and many members of our startup community are there right now! Check out my interview with the...
A full year has gone by at growth next! I remember the first time I walked in and fell in love with the unique startup space. Read my latest article to see what the first anniversary was like and h...
Ikkai provides companies with crowdsourcing opportunities while allowing its users to build a well-rounded portfolio.
Today's interview is with the founder of YAMAP. They are working to make the connection between the great outdoors and a love for digital apps.
Do you feel lucky? Check out our interview with Good Luck 3 and find out more about their exciting future plans.
During the month of March we'll be sharing profiles and videos that give you a look at what Fukuoka's startups are working on right now! We recently sat down with nulab's founder who had some trul...
We are waiting for you at Fukuoka booth in Slush! The location is just next to the fireside stage. Please come visit, you can meet cutting edged startups! #slush #Japan #Fukuoka
Hi everyone! Fukuoka City is going to join SLUSH #slush17 Helsinki on November 30th and December 1st! We are going to have a booth with Fukuoka startups there, please come visit! Please find the lo...
That's right - even more Slush-bound founders! Here are 3 more startups you'll see at Slush Helsinki in just a few days! http://startup.fukuoka.jp/founders
Want more details on the startups going to Slush? We've got them! Check out the new interviews we've posted today (get ready, there's another set coming soon). - Alexa
It's time once again for Slush Helsinki! Get the scoop on which Fukuoka-based startups will be there in our latest article. - Alexa
I recently interviewed Steven Liew, the founder of Fukuoka-based private investment and advisory firm Cosmic Cafe. His eloquence when talking about startup support and his passion for living in Fuk...
I'm excited to update you on another amazing MoU! This time, we are working with ACE Singapore. Read the article to find out more about all of the great benefits this partnership will bring to star...
Thanks so much to all of our incredible startup mentors for sharing your wisdom! We have two more interviews posted on the site - check out what helpful advice they have for current and future star...
[9/28 ACE x FUKUOKA Pitching event in Singapore] On September 28th, Fukuoka City and Singapore ACE will host a startup pitching event in Singapore! We are also having networking there! We look forw...
[We had an event for selection of startups for Fukuoka event at SLUSH!] [The winner is GoodLuck3!] [Groovenauts and Qurate are also qualified to participate!] SLUSH is one of the biggest startup e...
Septemeber is Mentor Month! Startup founders often need guidance and advice, but who should they turn to for help? Luckily, we have an amazing group of mentors ready to share details on everything...
MoUs give startups in both locations a clear path to create, develop, and share their ideas internationally. I'm excited to see what incredible innovations come from this partnership with the Auckl...
One of our Startup Team Fukuoka, Ikkai raises funding! Ikkai is an online platform where individuals and companies can outsource small jobs and tasks to students. See the article:
Hi, Everyone! I’m Alexa, and I’ll be helping to guide you through your startup journey in Fukuoka. From now on, I’ll be posting articles, thoughts, and updates about Fukuoka’s startup scene. That ...
Did you know that Fukuoka and Bordeaux have teamed up to give even more global support to their startup communities? Find out about this exciting partnership and the World Drone Startup Meet Festiv...
STARTUP FUKUOKA CITY booth@Latitude59! Yes. It is finally started! We are giving free coffee, too! So come and join at our booth :)
Fukuoka City designated Sky Disk Co., Ltd. as the first issue of startup corporate tax reduction. Fukuoka City has designated Sky Disk Co., Ltd. on May 16 (Tue) as the first issue of "startup corp...
Ian Liao, founder of Golface, is on a mission to revolutionize the golf industry with his company's innovative app. Learn why he chose to found Golface in Fukuoka City over the other startup cities...
Fukuoka City has signed an MOU on startup support with Bordeaux Métropole, Fukuoka D.C. and Bordeaux Technowest. With this MOU signing - the collaboration both Fukuoka and Bordeaux - startup suppor...
On May 23rd, Fukuoka City is hosting the exciting World Drone Startup Meet Festival Fukuoka. This event will give both industry leaders and new startups the chance to meet and exchange ideas about ...
Worried about getting a visa to live and work in Japan? With our special designation, getting a visa in Fukuoka is now simpler than ever! The six-month Startup Visa will give you the opportunity to...
We’re the startup city (no really – it’s official)! Fukuoka has been designated as a National Strategic Special Zone, creating a much simpler pathway for startups to bring their businesses to the c...
Looking for funding? You’re in the right place! The city provides loans for entrepreneurs who have established a business in Fukuoka during the past two years. After a screening process to see if y...
If you love to network, then the Startup Café is about to be your new favorite place. The Café hosts seminars that are important to the city’s startups, and gives you the chance to meet and exchang...
Finding the best office space is critical for startups. That’s why Fukuoka city staff members are available to help you find the right office space and living space to suit your needs. If you have ...
We know money matters, and luckily Fukuoka is an affordable place to live! The city’s economy is booming and it’s the fastest growing city in Japan. Even as it grows, the costs associated with livi...
Starting a new business requires planning. Visit the Startup Café where our English-speaking concierge staff can introduce you to experts that will help you build your company. They can connect you...
Love doing business on a global scale? It’s easy to interact with other companies and investors in key cities because Fukuoka is located right in the heart of East Asia. Many major domestic and int...
Looking to find incredible employees or exceptional interns? The city gives you access to top talent with its numerous excellent R&D centers and leading universities. In fact, Fukuoka has the 2...
An overwhelming majority of people just love it here! 96% of people surveyed think it’s a pleasant place to live. It was even rated the top most livable city in Japan.
Our startup community can’t be beat! With CEOs, founders, and professionals all living and working in the city, there are incredible opportunities to make connections and network each week. Check o...
Like a little friendly competition? Fukuoka City holds a yearly Business Plan Contest, and contest winners may be eligible for the Set Up Subsidy with a maximum prize of 1million yen.
Finding exceptional local human resources staff can be a huge help to starting your company. The Startup Café has English-speaking concierge staff that can help match you with HR staff members and ...
Fukuoka supports its new businesses. Any startup that was founded in the last five years might be eligible to receive specific subsidies. These subsidies depend on the number of employees you have ...
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On September 28th, Fukuoka City and Singapore ACE will host a startup pitching event in Singapore! We are also having networking there!
We look forward to having you join us!](https://startup-fukuoka-bits.s3.amazonaws.com/2019/08/21/19/49/32/71854b06-d39a-4b28-b644-8e070ecc7cf7/21762402_1429609937153830_2195459604451071005_o.jpg "[9/28 ACE x FUKUOKA Pitching event in Singapore]
On September 28th, Fukuoka City and Singapore ACE will host a startup pitching event in Singapore! We are also having networking there!
We look forward to having you join us!")
