Japan innovation ecosystem

The Innovative EcoSystems registry lists 8,379 innovation ecosystem organizations in Japan, including 2,499 corporate R&D centers, 2,362 universities and research institutes and 1,780 research organizations.

The largest concentrations are in Tokyo (2,309), Osaka (301) and Kyoto (204).

Japan scores 61.3 out of 100 on the IEPA (2024 edition), ranking 42 of 117 economies.

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8,379 organizations

• Isogo Technical High School
  University or research institute · Yokohama · isogo-th.pen-kanagawa.ed.jp
• Isolite Insulating Products Co., Ltd. (Japan)
  Corporate R&D · Kita · isolite.co.jp
• ispace, inc. (Japan)
  Corporate R&D · Tokyo · ispace-inc.com
• Isuzu Advanced Engineering Center (Japan)
  Corporate R&D · Fujisawa · iaec.isuzu.co.jp
• Isuzu Motors (Japan)
  Corporate R&D · Tokyo · isuzu.co.jp
• Itabashi Chuo Medical Center
  Health research · Itabashi · ims-itabashi.jp
• Italian Cultural Institute, Tokyo
  University or research institute · Tokyo · iictokyo.esteri.it
• Itami City Hospital
  Health research · Itami · hosp.itami.hyogo.jp
• Itami City Museum
  Organization · Itami · city.itami.lg.jp
• Itami Kousei Neurosurgical Hospital
  Health research · Itami · itami-kousei.jp
• Itami Medical Association
  Research organization · Itami · itami-med.or.jp
• Itfor Inc. (Japan)
  Corporate R&D · Higashi Ku · itfor.co.jp.siterate.org
• ITO Foundation for International Education Exchange
  Research organization · Tokyo · itofound.or.jp
• Ito Hospital
  Health research · Tokyo · ito-hospital.jp
• Itochu (Japan)
  Corporate R&D · Minato · itochu.co.jp
• Itochu Foundation
  Research organization · Tokyo · itc-zaidan.or.jp
• ITOH Science Foundation
  Research organization · Tokyo · itoka.or.jp
• Itoham Foods (Japan)
  Corporate R&D · Nishinomiya · itoham.co.jp
• Itoho OIL Chemicals Co., Ltd. (Japan)
  Corporate R&D · Yokkaichi · itoh-oilchem.co.jp
• IVF Namba Clinic
  Health research · Osaka · ivfnamba.com
• Iwabuchi Corporation (Japan)
  Corporate R&D · Sakuragawa · iwabuchi.co.jp
• Iwadare Scholarship Foundation
  Research organization · Tokyo · iwadare-sf.com
• Iwaki City Medical Center
  Health research · Iwaki · iwaki-city-medical-center.jp
• Iwaki Junior College
  University or research institute · Iwaki · iwaki-jc.ac.jp
• Iwaki Kyoritsu General Hospital
  Health research · Iwaki · iwaki-kyoritsu.iwaki.fukushima.jp
• Iwaki Seiyaku Co., Ltd. (Japan)
  Corporate R&D · Chuo · iwakiseiyaku.co.jp
• Iwakuni Junior College
  University or research institute · Iwakuni · iwakuni.ac.jp
• Iwakuni Medical Center
  Health research · Yamaguchi · iwakuni-nh.go.jp
• Iwamizawa Asuka Hospital
  Health research · Iwamizawa · asuka-gp.or.jp
• IWAO JIKI Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Japan)
  Corporate R&D · Arita Chō · iwao.co.jp
• Iwata & Co., Ltd. (Japan)
  Corporate R&D · Suginami · iwata.fun
• Iwata City Hospital
  Health research · Iwata · hospital.iwata.shizuoka.jp
• Iwatani Naoji Foundation
  Research organization · Tokyo · iwatani-foundation.or.jp
• Iwate Agricultural Junior College
  University or research institute · Kitakami · pref.iwate.jp
• Iwate Biotechnology Research Center
  University or research institute · Kitakami · ibrc.or.jp
• Iwate College of Nursing
  University or research institute · Dormant · Shizukuishi · iwate-nurse.ac.jp
• Iwate Cultural Promotion agency
  Research organization · Morioka · iwate-bunshin.jp
• Iwate Fisheries Technology Center
  University or research institute · Kamaishi · suigi.pref.iwate.jp
• Iwate Industry Promotion Center
  University or research institute · Morioka · joho-iwate.or.jp
• Iwate International Association
  Research organization · Morioka · iwate-ia.or.jp
• Iwate Medical University
  University or research institute · Morioka · iwate-med.ac.jp
• Iwate Museum of Art
  University or research institute · Morioka · ima.or.jp
• Iwate Prefectural Central Hospital
  Health research · Morioka · www5.pref.iwate.jp
• Iwate Prefectural Forestry Technology Center
  University or research institute · Shiwa-gun · pref.iwate.jp
• Iwate Prefectural Government
  Government or public body · Morioka · pref.iwate.jp
• Iwate Prefectural Ichinohe Hospital
  Health research · Ichinohe · ichinohe-hp.com
• Iwate Prefectural Inland Fisheries Technology Center
  University or research institute · Hachimantai · pref.iwate.jp
• Iwate Prefectural Isawa Hospital
  Health research · Ōshū · isawa-hp.com
• Iwate Prefectural Iwai Hospital
  Health research · Ichinoseki · iwai-hp.com
• Iwate Prefectural Kamaishi Hospital
  Health research · Kamaishi · kamaishi-hp.com
• Iwate Prefectural Kuji Hospital
  Health research · Kuji · kuji-hp.com
• Iwate Prefectural Miyako Hospital
  Health research · Miyako · miyako-hp.jp
• Iwate Prefectural Mizusawa Agricultural High School
  University or research institute · Mizusawa · iwate-ed.jp
• Iwate Prefectural Morioka Agricultural High School
  University or research institute · Morioka · iwate-ed.jp
• Iwate Prefectural Nihohe Hospital
  Health research · Ninohe · ninohe-hp.net
• Iwate Prefectural Ofunato Hospital
  Health research · Ōfunato · oofunato-hp.com
• Iwate Prefectural Shizukuishi High School
  University or research institute · Shizukuishi · iwate-ed.jp
• Iwate Prefectural Taneichi High School
  University or research institute · Hirono · iwate-ed.jp
• Iwate Prefectural University
  University or research institute · Takizawa · iwate-pu.ac.jp
• Iwate University
  University or research institute · Morioka · iwate-u.ac.jp
• Iwate University of Health and Medical Sciences
  University or research institute · Morioka · iwate-uhms.ac.jp
• Iwatsu Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
  Corporate R&D · Suginami · iwatsu.com
• Iwatsuka Confectionery Co., Ltd. (Japan)
  Corporate R&D · Nagaoka · iwatsukaseika.co.jp
• Izu Nirayama Onsen Hospital
  Health research · Shizuoka · izu-nirayama-hp.or.jp
• Izumi City General Hospital
  Health research · Osaka · izumi.tokushukai.or.jp
• Izumi FOOD Machinery Co., Ltd. (Japan)
  Corporate R&D · Amagasaki · izumifood.shi.co.jp
• Izumi Junior College
  University or research institute · Sagamihara · izumi-c.ac.jp
• Izumi Science and Technology Promotion Foundation
  Research organization · Osaka · izumi-zaidan.jp
• Izumo Science Center
  Organization · Izumo · izumo.ed.jp
• J A Kyosai Research Institute
  University or research institute · Tokyo · jkri.or.jp
• J-Power (Japan)
  Corporate R&D · Tokyo · jpower.co.jp
• J-Power Systems Corporation (Japan)
  Corporate R&D · Hitachi · jpowers.co.jp
• J-Witex Corporation (Japan)
  Corporate R&D · Kaizuka · j-witex.co.jp
• J. F. Oberlin University
  University or research institute · Machida · obirin.ac.jp
• JA Niigata Kouseiren Ojiya General Hospital
  Health research · Ojiya · ojiya-ghp.jp
• JA Shizuoka Koseiren ENSHU hospital
  Health research · Hamamatsu · k-enshu.ja-shizuoka.or.jp
• JA Toride Medical Center
  Health research · Toride · toride-medical.or.jp
• Jadec
  Research organization · Niiza · jadec.or.jp
• Jafco (Japan)
  Corporate R&D · Tokyo · jafco.co.jp
• Jahmec
  Research organization · Tokyo · jahmec.or.jp
• JAIS
  Research organization · Tokyo · jais.or.jp
• JAL Foundation
  Research organization · Tokyo · jal-foundation.or.jp
• Jamco Corporation (Japan)
  Corporate R&D · Murakami · jamco.co.jp
• Janis Ltd. (Japan)
  Corporate R&D · Tokoname · janis-kogyo.co.jp
• Japan 2x4 Home Builders Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · 2x4assoc.or.jp
• Japan Accreditation Board
  Research organization · Tokyo · jab.or.jp
• Japan Acupuncture & Moxibustion Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · harikyu.or.jp
• Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
  University or research institute · Nomi Shi · jaist.ac.jp
• Japan Advertising Photographers' Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · apa.or.jp
• Japan Aeromedical Research Center
  Health research · Tokyo · aeromedical.or.jp
• Japan Aeronautic Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · aero.or.jp
• Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
  University or research institute · Tokyo · jaxa.jp
• Japan AeroSpace Technology Foundation
  Research organization · Sendai · f-jast.or.jp
• Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology
  University or research institute · Yokosuka · jamstec.go.jp
• Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development
  University or research institute · Tokyo · amed.go.jp
• Japan Agricultural Corporations Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · hojin.or.jp
• Japan Agricultural Development and Extension Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · jadea.org
• Japan Agricultural Mechanization Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · nitinoki.or.jp
• Japan Air Cleaning Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · jaca-1963.or.jp
• Japan Aircraft Development Corporation
  Research organization · Tokyo · jadc.jp
• Japan Alcohol Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · alcohol.jp
• Japan Allergy Foundation
  Research organization · Tokyo · jaanet.org
• Japan Aluminium Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · aluminum.or.jp
• Japan Analytical Instruments Manufacturers' Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · jaima.or.jp
• Japan Anchor Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · japan-anchor.or.jp
• Japan Animal Welfare Society
  Research organization · Tokyo · jaws.or.jp
• Japan Anti Tuberculosis Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · jata.or.jp
• JAPAN Anti-Doping Agency
  Research organization · Tokyo · playtruejapan.org
• Japan Antibiotics Research Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · antibiotics.or.jp
• Japan Apparel Fashion Industry Council
  Research organization · Tokyo · jafic.org
• Japan Arteriosclerosis Prevention Fund
  Research organization · Tokyo · doumyaku.jp
• Japan Arts Council
  Government or public body · Tokyo · ntj.jac.go.jp
• Japan Arts Foundation
  Research organization · Tokyo · jp-artsfdn.org
• Japan Asphalt Mixture Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · jam-a.or.jp
• Japan Association For Advancement Of PHYTO-REGULATORS
  Research organization · Tokyo · japr.or.jp
• Japan Association for Building Research Promotion
  Research organization · Tokyo · kksk.or.jp
• Japan Association for Chemical Innovation
  Research organization · Tokyo · jaci.or.jp
• Japan Association for Clinical Engineers
  Research organization · Tokyo · ja-ces.or.jp
• Japan Association for Development of Community Medicine
  Research organization · Tokyo · jadecom.or.jp
• Japan Association for Diabetes Education and Care
  Research organization · Tokyo · nittokyo.or.jp

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Categories

• Corporate R&D centers in Japan 2,499
• Universities and research institutes in Japan 2,362
• Research organizations in Japan 1,780
• Health research organizations in Japan 1,269
• Government and public bodies in Japan 224
• Other organizations in Japan 200
• Fab labs and makerspaces in Japan 26
• Science and technology parks in Japan 13

Cities

• Tokyo 2,309
• Osaka 301
• Kyoto 204
• Nagoya 128
• Yokohama 122
• Kobe 112
• Minato 108
• Sapporo 107
• Chuo 97
• Fukuoka 97
• Chiyoda City 90
• Chiba 82
• Tsukuba 78
• Saitama 72
• Sendai 71
• Kawasaki 61
• Hiroshima 60
• Okayama 54
• Nagano 52
• Niigata 49
• Kumamoto 48
• Gifu 47
• Kanazawa 47
• Akita 39
• Hamamatsu 38
• Shinjuku 38
• Takamatsu 38
• Shizuoka 37
• Kitakyushu 36
• Nara 36
• Wakayama 35
• Maebashi 34
• Utsunomiya 34
• Okazaki 33
• Kagoshima 32
• Nagasaki 32
• Hachiōji 31
• Ōita 30
• Shinagawa City 30
• Tokushima 30
• Fukui-shi 29
• Sakai 29
• Toyama 29
• Kita 28
• Miyazaki 28
• Shibuya City 28
• Fukushima 27
• Kochi 27
• Matsuyama 27
• Saga 27
• Mito 26
• Takasaki 26
• Bunkyō-ku 25
• Kurashiki 25
• Yamaguchi 25
• Fujisawa 24
• Ibaraki 24
• Tsu 24
• Kofu 23
• Toyonaka 23
• Himeji 22
• Nagaoka 22
• Suita 22
• Yamagata 22
• Atsugi 21
• Okinawa 21
• Amagasaki 20
• Fukuyama 20
• Nishinomiya 20
• Toyota 20
• Aomori 19
• Hakodate 19
• Ōta 19
• Kōtō City 18
• Morioka 18
• Ōtsu 18
• Taitō City 18
• Kashiwa 17
• Tottori-shi 17
• Itabashi 16
• Matsue 16
• Naha 16
• Nishi-ku 16
• Setagaya City 16
• Takatsuki 16
• Toyohashi 16
• Yokkaichi 16
• Yokosuka 16
• Kurume 15
• Toshima 15
• Kōriyama 14
• Matsudo 14
• Sumida 14
• Hirosaki 13
• Ichinomiya 13
• Matsumoto 13
• Sagamihara 13
• Ube 13
• Akashi 12
• Iwaki 12
• Kawagoe 12
• Kawaguchi 12
• Naka 12
• Ueda 12
• Asahikawa 11
• Hirakata 11
• Kasugai 11
• Kushiro 11
• Meguro City 11
• Sayama 11
• Yodogawa Ku 11
• Funabashi 10
• Hachinohe 10
• Kakogawa 10
• Kamakura 10
• Kariya 10
• Kōhoku-ku 10
• Machida 10
• Ōgaki 10
• Suginami 10
• Takarazuka 10
• Beppu 9
• Chigasaki 9
• Chōfu-shi 9
• Ebetsu 9
• Edogawa 9
• Hanamaki 9
• Iizuka 9
• Itami 9
• Jōetsu 9
• Kure 9
• Musashino 9
• Nakagyō Ku 9
• Nakano City 9
• Odawara 9
• Sasebo 9
• Shimonoseki 9
• Suzuka 9
• Uji 9
• Dazaifu 8
• Gamagōri 8
• Hakata 8