Which sectors have the most startup programs across APAC?

Across Australia, New Zealand, and APAC hubs, AI/ML, fintech, healthtech, SaaS, and deep tech consistently host the most accelerators and incubators. NUVC's sector heatmap maps 240 sectors across 10 cities to show exactly where programs concentrate.

Where can fintech founders find accelerators in Australia?

Fintech programs cluster in Sydney and Melbourne — Australia's two largest startup hubs — with additional fintech-focused accelerators in Singapore and Hong Kong across the wider APAC region.

What are the best cities for AI and deep tech startups in APAC?

Sydney, Melbourne, and Singapore lead for AI and deep tech programs, with Brisbane, Tokyo, and Seoul also hosting specialised deep-tech accelerators and venture studios.

How does NUVC map the startup ecosystem by sector?

NUVC aggregates accelerators, incubators, venture studios, and service providers from public sources into a sector-by-city heatmap covering Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Seoul, updated regularly.

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Sector Heatmap

Programs by Sector & City

2481 program–sector matches across 10 cities. Click any cell to explore that sector in the directory.

Density

programs

Sydney

Melbourne

Brisbane

Perth

Adelaide

Auckland

Canberra

Singapore

Hong Kong

Tokyo

Seoul

AI / ML21

Fintech16

Healthtech13

Deep Tech20

Climate Tech8

SaaS16

EdTech6

AgriTech4

PropTech2

Cybersecurity3

Marketplace2

Impact5

Consumer6

Enterprise5

Generalist3

E Commerce1

Early Stage24

Growth Stage21

B2b3

Deeptech4

Climate3

General14

Enterprise Saas4

Iot4

Mobile2

Hardware3

Manufacturing2

Medtech7

Medical Devices1

Seed Stage2

Startup Community1

Govtech5

Grants1

Innovation2

Commercialisation3

R&D2

Indigenous2

Diversity5

Ecommerce2

Female Founders3

Nuclear1

Materials Science1

Advanced Manufacturing3

Technology7

Research Commercialisation1

Web31

Women Founders6

Defence5

Robotics5

Sovereign Capability1

Investor Matching1

Agtech4

Wellness1

Generative Ai1

Space Tech5

Satellite1

Internet1

Regtech2

Insurtech2

Food Tech2

Life Sciences2

Healthcare2

Biotech5

General Tech2

Creative Tech3

Artificial Intelligence1

Circular Economy3

Sustainability7

B2b Saas3

Quantum3

Cyber1

Resources3

Smart Cities1

Energy2

Cleantech3

Pre-Ipo1

Mining Tech3

Energy Tech2

Space2

Health2

Science3

Matched Funding1

Data Science1

Visualisation1

Research1

Entrepreneurship2

Digital Tech1

Consumer Tech4

Banking2

Payments2

Aged Care1

Dual Use1

Logistics1

Social Enterprise2

Scale Up1

Gaming1

Pre Seed1

Startup Launch1

Media1

Smart City6

Corporate Innovation1

Machine Learning1

Defence Tech4

Agriculture1

Conservation Tech1

Biodiversity1

Digital1

Connected Systems1

Genai1

Mobility2

University2

Media Tech1

Ar Vr1

Content Tech1

Environment1

Design1

Foodtech1

Insurance1

Scaling1

Computer Vision1

Nlp1

B2c1

Telco2

5g2

Startup Growth1

Team Building1

Pre-Revenue1

Legaltech1

Enterprise Software1

Blockchain3

Defi1

Crypto1

Retailtech1

Lifestyle1

Social Impact2

Biomedical1

Education1

Sme Tech1

Developer Tools2

Open Source1

Biometrics1

Ip Commercialisation1

Research Spinouts1

Enterprise Innovation1

Supply Chain1

Materials1

Greentech1

Real Estate1

Construction Tech1

Professional Services1

Advanced Computing1

Creative Industries2

Disability Tech1

Accessibility1

Emerging Tech1

Wearables1

Financial Services1

Semiconductor1

Electronics1

Platform1

Urban Tech1

Fmcg1

Entertainment Tech1

Resources Tech1

International1

Policy1

Advocacy1

Industry 401

Fashion1

Physical Products1

Semiconductors1

Coworking1

Community1

Fashion Tech1

Agri Food1

Textile1

Automation1

Clean Energy1

Agrifood1

Venture Capital1

Angel Investing1

Aerospace1

Data1

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