Startup Hub Tokyo: price, who can join and alternatives
Startup Hub Tokyo is a free startup support facility in Marunouchi for people who are thinking about starting a business or have just started. Members get daily startup consultations, events, a lounge and other support, and the site is in Japanese.
Startup Hub Tokyo at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | People considering a startup, through to those preparing to launch | startuphub.tokyo |
| Price | Support menus are free to use | startuphub.tokyo |
| Activity | Notice dated 14 October 2026 calling for sign ups to October and November events | startuphub.tokyo |
| Where | Marunouchi, Tokyo (part of TOKYO創業ステーション) | startuphub.tokyo |
| How to join | Apply online for membership, then verify by email | startuphub.tokyo |
| Services | Consultations, events, lounge, childcare and books | startuphub.tokyo |
| Consultations | Startup consultations are offered every day for people before and shortly after founding | startuphub.tokyo |
Who it suits
- Would-be founders in Tokyo who want free, structured help before they incorporate
- Founders who read Japanese and want daily one-to-one startup consultations
- Parents who need childcare listed among the hub's services
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who need an English-language community
- Scaling teams looking for investors and peers at a later stage
- Founders based in Osaka, Fukuoka or elsewhere outside Tokyo
Alternatives to Startup Hub Tokyo
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Taipei) | Drop-in NT$400 /day; plans NT$2,800 to NT$6,800 /month | Day pass or monthly plan; many events open to the public |
| Founders Running Club :: Hong Kong | Not published | RSVP on Meetup; join the WhatsApp group |
| HK Entrepreneurs, Startups & Venture Capital Community | Mostly free; some paid events | Join on Meetup and the WhatsApp announcement group |
| HK Science Park Startup Ecosystem | Varies by event; several listed as free | Join the Meetup group, then register per event |
| Osaka Innovation Hub (OIH) | Startup membership: Annual fee: Free | Apply online, then an interview with the office |
| The Bridge Circle (TBC) | Free (event on 29 October 2026) | Request to join; host approval required |
| The Trenches Co-Working Army | Co-working: one drink or food purchase; talks from 400 NTD | RSVP on Meetup |
| Venture Café Fukuoka | Free | Pre-register on the event website |
Compare all 471 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about Startup Hub Tokyo
- How much does Startup Hub Tokyo cost?
- Its support menus are listed as free to use.
- How do I join?
- Apply for membership online, then verify through the link in the confirmation email.
- Is it active in 2026?
- Yes. A notice dated 14 October 2026 calls for sign ups to its October and November events.
- Website
- startuphub.tokyo
- Price
- Free
- Entry rule
- Register online as a member
- Format
- Free startup support hub with events and lounge, Marunouchi, Tokyo, Japan
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Startup Hub Tokyo isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check startuphub.tokyo before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.