The Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ) is organizing the 13th edition of the…
This webpage includes an introduction to the Invest in EU Hub, EU Regulatory and Industrial Policy Updates, Announcement of the Industrial Accelerator Act, the call for Strategic Projects under the Critical Raw Materials Act, Net-Zero Industry Act Strategic Projects, and a disclaimer.
ABOUT THE "INVEST IN EU HUB"
The "Invest in EU Hub" was launched in 2024, to promote Japanese investments in the EU. It will ‘signpost’ potential Japanese investors and other stakeholders to relevant sources of information and resources at EU-level and in EU27 member-states.
The "Invest in EU Hub" aim is to provide information to Japanese investors and stakeholders about key EU-level investment opportunities available to non-EU investors (such as under the Critical Raw Materials Act or under the Net Zero Industry Act), including through webinars and responding to inquiries. These opportunities take the form of programmes supported or co-financed by the European Commission, the European Investment Bank or other EU-level institutions. For additional information, click on the links provided or approach the relevant contact point indicated.
Most information will be given primarily in Japanese, so please look at the Japanese webpage to access it.
EU Regulatory and Industrial Policy Updates
The Invest in EU Hub provides concise updates on key EU regulations, legal frameworks, industrial policies, and investment-related developments relevant to Japanese companies expanding or investing in the EU. It covers major topics such as sustainability, digital policy, cybersecurity, investment screening, foreign subsidies, decarbonisation, critical raw materials, transport, automotive, and chemicals.
◆Latest Articles
EUDR Simplification Review Report: Key Points Ahead of Application from December 2026
This article summarises the main points of the European Commission’s simplification review report to support the smooth implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation from December 2026.
Japanese version here [PDF] / English version here [PDF]
Investment Opportunities under the “One Europe, One Market” Agenda
This article explains the implications of the “One Europe, One Market” agenda for Japanese investment in the EU, focusing on further Single Market integration and regulatory and procedural simplification.
Japanese version here [PDF] / English version here [PDF]
Announcement of the Industrial Accelerator Act by European Commission
What it is
A proposed EU regulation to strengthen industrial competitiveness and support low-carbon manufacturing.
What it does
It aims to improve investment conditions through faster permitting, digital one-stop shops, and Industrial Acceleration Areas.
Relevance for Japanese companies
The EU market remains open, but local presence, EU partnerships, and contribution to European value chains may become more important.
Status
Still a proposal. It requires approval by the European Parliament and the Council.
More details from here!
NEW CALL FOR STRATEGIC PROJECTS UNDER THE CRITICAL RAW MATERIALS ACT
On 24 May 2024, the EU's Critical Raw Materials Act ("CRM Act") entered into force. It ensures a secure and sustainable supply of critical raw materials that underpin the green and digital transformations by strengthening all stages of the EU critical raw materials value chain, diversifying imports, improving monitoring and mitigation of disruption risks to the supply of CRM and improving circularity and sustainability. To do this, it sets priorities and objectives to strengthen the EU's CRM supply chains, includes measures to improve circularity and ensure an efficient use of CRM, boost preparedness and the mitigation of supply risks and establishes a CRM board to coordinate these actions and discuss the EU's strategic partnerships with third countries.
What it is
An EU initiative to strengthen critical raw materials supply chains, covering extraction, processing, recycling, and diversification.
What it offers
Selected Strategic Projects can benefit from coordinated financial guidance, support for off-take agreements, and accelerated permitting procedures in the EU.
Can Japanese entities apply?
Yes. Japanese and other non-EU project promoters can apply if the project contributes meaningfully to the EU’s security of supply. A Japanese-owned company has already been selected under a previous call through the BAM4EVER project in France.
Relevance for Japanese companies
The call offers opportunities for Japanese companies involved in raw materials, battery materials, recycling, and related supply chains to participate in EU strategic industrial projects.
Timeline
Applications for the current cut-off must be submitted by 15 January 2026.
More details from here!
Net-Zero Industry Act Strategic Projects
The Net-Zero Industry Act supports projects that expand clean technology manufacturing in the European Union, including batteries, renewable technologies, hydrogen, carbon capture, and other net-zero technologies. Selected projects may benefit from faster permitting, priority administrative treatment, and financing advice. Japanese entities can apply if the project is located in the European Union.
More details from here!
DISCLAIMER
The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is not involved in any way in the calls / proposals promoted on this webpage (i.e., it has no role in accepting or processing questions or offers submitted in relation to a call). The contents of this webpage are made available for general information and non-commercial purposes only. It does not claim to be comprehensive or up to date and is not intended to provide legal or other advice. No person should rely on the contents of this webpage without first obtaining advice from a qualified professional person.
If you have questions about the 'Invest in EU Hub' as opposed to the calls or other proposals featured on this webpage please to InvestInEUHub@eu-japan.or.jp.
