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City tech startups growth accelerating from TECH HUB YOKOHAMA!

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Published Jun 5, 2026 11:52 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 12:09 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Since opening in 2024, Yokohama City's TECH HUB YOKOHAMA has accelerated local tech startup growth.

Since opening in 2024, Yokohama City's TECH HUB YOKOHAMA has accelerated local tech startup growth. The average funding per company increased by about 40%, and the number of local startups is rising.

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Published: Jun 5, 2026

Opened in 2024, TECH HUB YOKOHAMA is a support hub exclusively for tech startups in Yokohama City. It aims to create globally expanding unicorn-class startups by leveraging Yokohama's strengths, such as global company R&D and a concentration of engineers. The Growth Acceleration Companion Support Program offers customized support based on each company's phase, including sales channel development with experts/VCs, fundraising, and IP support. In FY2025, 14 companies were selected, raising 2.8 billion yen across 4 companies and signing over 60 NDAs. Participants like Opero and LINK-US report major successes in funding, patents, and expanding into new markets like semiconductors. Additionally, the Tech Startup Proof-of-Concept Support Program reached 100 projects cumulatively by FY2025. It provides subsidies, test fields, and matching with local enterprises. In FY2025, 12 companies were selected, leading to practical implementations and development collaborations, such as ecoro's automated transport system.

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FAQ

What is TECH HUB YOKOHAMA?

It is a support hub in Yokohama dedicated to tech startups aiming to create global unicorn-class companies.

When was it established?

It was established in 2024.

What are the main achievements of the support programs?

The growth acceleration program helped 4 companies raise 2.8 billion yen, and the demonstration experiment support led to 2 implementations.

Which companies were selected for support?

Companies such as Opero, LINK-US, and ecoro are among the 26 startups selected in FY2025.

Where can I find more information?

You can visit the official website at https://techhub-yokohama.com/.

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