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EU-Japan Centre’s new Defence Mission for SMEs at DSEI Japan 2025

The EU-Japan Centre will host a Defence Business Mission in Tokyo on 20-23 May 2025, offering 12 selected EU SMEs specializing in defence technologies the opportunity to exhibit at DSEI Japan 2025 (https://www.dsei-japan.com), Japan’s leading defence and security exhibition. This initiative aims to foster cooperation between EU defence-related enterprises and the Japanese market, enabling SMEs to showcase their solutions, including cybersecurity, drone technology, radar systems, and satellite communications.

The mission will include a special pitching and networking event, providing participants with the chance to present their innovations to Japanese government representatives, industry leaders, and EU defence attaches stationed in Japan. To support participants in effectively communicating with Japanese stakeholders, the Centre will provide a translated poster and professional interpreters at the event. Additionally, selected companies will receive guidance on Japanese business etiquette and mission details via pre-departure webinars.
This mission aligns with the EU-Japan Centre’s goals of promoting business cooperation and supporting SMEs as they enter the Japanese market. 

Targets: EU SMEs active in the defence sectors 
Applications deadline: 17 January 2025
Date: 20-23 May 2025
Venue: Tokyo, Japan 
Additional information about eligibility conditions and application form available online.

New “Invest in EU Hub” service for Japanese companies

The new “Invest in EU Hub” service promotes investment opportunities in the EU for Japanese investors and links them to sources of information and resources at EU-level or in the member-states. Read the full article here.

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Centre's News

From EU

From Japan

EU-Japan News

The Network News

The Network offers & requests

Calendar

is a joint venture co-financed by the European Commission and the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). Its aim is to foster the development of industrial cooperation between companies from both regions through training programmes for businesspeople, for EU and Japanese students and researchers, and through information services and an industrial dialogue. This quarterly newsletter is produced by the EU-based office of the EU-Japan Centre, and is primarily intended to provide EU/Japan-related news.

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Centre's News

The 26th meeting of the EU-Japan BRT will take place in Tokyo in February

The 26th Annual Meeting of the EU-Japan Business Round Table will address economic security, industrial competitiveness and other issues. Dr. Endo (Executive Advisor, NEC Corporation) and Dr. Garijo (Chair of the Executive Board and CEO, Merck) will co-chair the meeting.

New “Invest in EU Hub” service: promoting investment opportunities in the EU

The new “Invest in EU Hub” service promotes investment opportunities in the EU for Japanese investors and links them to sources of information and resources at EU level or in the Member States.

Seminar on Green Bonds took place at the EU Delegation in Tokyo

On 29 October, the Delegation of the European Union to Japan hosted a public event co-organised with the EU-Japan Centre with the support of the EU-Japan Green Alliance Facility on green bonds and financial institutions in this evolving landscape.

The 26th meeting of the EU-Japan BRT will take place in Tokyo in February

The 26th Annual Meeting of the EU-Japan Business Round Table will address economic security, industrial competitiveness and other issues. Dr. Endo (Executive Advisor, NEC Corporation) and Dr. Garijo (Chair of the Executive Board and CEO, Merck) will co-chair the meeting.

New “Invest in EU Hub” service: promoting investment opportunities in the EU

The new “Invest in EU Hub” service promotes investment opportunities in the EU for Japanese investors and links them to sources of information and resources at EU level or in the Member States.

Seminar on Green Bonds took place at the EU Delegation in Tokyo

On 29 October, the Delegation of the European Union to Japan hosted a public event co-organised with the EU-Japan Centre with the support of the EU-Japan Green Alliance Facility on green bonds and financial institutions in this evolving landscape.

Vulcanus in Japan 2023/24 and 2024/25 sessions

On 23 August, the students attending the Vulcanus in Japan 2023/24 session gathered at Europe House in Tokyo for the final presentation of their programme, while the new students of the 2024/25 session joined the celebration.

New Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments Newsletter

Following a break of a few months, the EU-Japan Centre is pleased to release a revamped version of our monthly "Industry and Policy News" now rebranded as "Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News".

Three more market access workshops

The EU-Japan Centre is pleased to report the successful conclusion of three more workshops since our October issue, co-organized with Malta Enterprise and Trade Malta on Japanese Business Culture, with the Bratislava and Kosice regional Slovakian Chambers of Commerce on the ICT sector, and with the Austrian Research Promotion Agency on Japanese Business Culture.

Vulcanus in Japan 2023/24 and 2024/25 sessions

On 23 August, the students attending the Vulcanus in Japan 2023/24 session gathered at Europe House in Tokyo for the final presentation of their programme, while the new students of the 2024/25 session joined the celebration.

New Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments Newsletter

Following a break of a few months, the EU-Japan Centre is pleased to release a revamped version of our monthly "Industry and Policy News" now rebranded as "Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News".

Three more market access workshops

The EU-Japan Centre is pleased to report the successful conclusion of three more workshops since our October issue, co-organized with Malta Enterprise and Trade Malta on Japanese Business Culture, with the Bratislava and Kosice regional Slovakian Chambers of Commerce on the ICT sector, and with the Austrian Research Promotion Agency on Japanese Business Culture.

Interview series: the people behind EU-Japan cooperation

The EU-Japan Centre is happy to introduce the seventh installment in a series of articles introducing the individuals and organisations making EU-Japan collaboration a reality – an interview with Marta Szczygiel, the Head of the Foreign Trade Office in Tokyo at the Polish Investment and Trade Agency.

EU-Japan business cooperation in ASEAN at Kawasaki International Eco-Tech Fair

On 13-15 November 2024, four European SMEs participated in the 17th Kawasaki International Eco-Tech Fair to take part in a matchmaking event with Japanese companies and government representatives from Cambodia and the Philippines (Cebu).

Get Ready For Japan (October – November 2024) – 8th Edition

The 8th Get Ready For Japan (GRFJ) programme was organized by the EU-Japan Centre in two parts, with the online session on 21-25 October, and the onsite session in Tokyo on 11-15 November 2024.

Interview series: the people behind EU-Japan cooperation

The EU-Japan Centre is happy to introduce the seventh installment in a series of articles introducing the individuals and organisations making EU-Japan collaboration a reality – an interview with Marta Szczygiel, the Head of the Foreign Trade Office in Tokyo at the Polish Investment and Trade Agency.

EU-Japan business cooperation in ASEAN at Kawasaki International Eco-Tech Fair

On 13-15 November 2024, four European SMEs participated in the 17th Kawasaki International Eco-Tech Fair to take part in a matchmaking event with Japanese companies and government representatives from Cambodia and the Philippines (Cebu).

Get Ready For Japan (October – November 2024) – 8th Edition

The 8th Get Ready For Japan (GRFJ) programme was organized by the EU-Japan Centre in two parts, with the online session on 21-25 October, and the onsite session in Tokyo on 11-15 November 2024.

EU-Japan Centre's Digital Business Mission Shines at CEATEC 2024

The EU-Japan Centre concluded its Digital Business Mission to Japan in October. The mission centered around CEATEC 2024. 9 European startups and SMEs from 8 European countries showcased cutting-edge technologies that captured significant attention in the Japanese market.

Five days in Japan filled with opportunities in Biotech & Pharma

On 7-12 October, the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation organised its annual business mission in the Life Sciences field. 10 SMEs from 7 EU countries participated in the 5-day mission.

EU-Japan Centre's Digital Business Mission Shines at CEATEC 2024

The EU-Japan Centre concluded its Digital Business Mission to Japan in October. The mission centered around CEATEC 2024. 9 European startups and SMEs from 8 European countries showcased cutting-edge technologies that captured significant attention in the Japanese market.

Five days in Japan filled with opportunities in Biotech & Pharma

On 7-12 October, the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation organised its annual business mission in the Life Sciences field. 10 SMEs from 7 EU countries participated in the 5-day mission.

10 years of knowledge - “About Japan” reports and webinars

As part of the EU-Japan Centre’s support to EU businesses’ internationalization to Japan, the Centre has been publishing/organising over 500 reports and webinars covering Japan’s industrial sectors, regulations, and business culture. Have a look at the latest ones!

Case study: a French micro-turbomachinery manufacturer adventure in Japan

ENOGIA is a French SME specializing in the design and manufacture of micro-turbomachinery. Read our latest Success Story to gain valuable insights into the challenges they encountered, the strategies they employed, and their advice for other SMEs aspiring to establish a presence in the land of the Rising Sun!

10 years of knowledge - “About Japan” reports and webinars

As part of the EU-Japan Centre’s support to EU businesses’ internationalization to Japan, the Centre has been publishing/organising over 500 reports and webinars covering Japan’s industrial sectors, regulations, and business culture. Have a look at the latest ones!

Case study: a French micro-turbomachinery manufacturer adventure in Japan

ENOGIA is a French SME specializing in the design and manufacture of micro-turbomachinery. Read our latest Success Story to gain valuable insights into the challenges they encountered, the strategies they employed, and their advice for other SMEs aspiring to establish a presence in the land of the Rising Sun!

From EU

EU and Japan hold 6th Cyber Dialogue in Tokyo

On 11 November, the European Union and Japan held their sixth Cyber Dialogue in Tokyo.

First EU-Japan Strategic Dialogue

The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union/Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Takeshi Iwaya held the first EU-Japan Strategic Dialogue on 1 November in Tokyo.

EU Comes to Your School 2024

EU diplomats give presentations at high schools across Japan.

EU and Japan hold 6th Cyber Dialogue in Tokyo

On 11 November, the European Union and Japan held their sixth Cyber Dialogue in Tokyo.

First EU-Japan Strategic Dialogue

The High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union/Vice-President of the European Commission Josep Borrell and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Takeshi Iwaya held the first EU-Japan Strategic Dialogue on 1 November in Tokyo.

EU Comes to Your School 2024

EU diplomats give presentations at high schools across Japan.

From Japan

Introduction of Initiatives by the Osaka-Kansai Expo Kyoto Promotion Committee

The city of Kyoto will set up a "Kyoto Pavilion" at the Osaka Expo, themed "Ichiza Konryu" (Establishing a Unified Stage).

Subsidy Program for Foreign Financial Companies to Establish a Base in Osaka

This Subsidy Program offers a helping hand to FinTech-related businesses that are considering establishing their base in Osaka.

Introduction of Initiatives by the Osaka-Kansai Expo Kyoto Promotion Committee

The city of Kyoto will set up a "Kyoto Pavilion" at the Osaka Expo, themed "Ichiza Konryu" (Establishing a Unified Stage).

Subsidy Program for Foreign Financial Companies to Establish a Base in Osaka

This Subsidy Program offers a helping hand to FinTech-related businesses that are considering establishing their base in Osaka.

Call for Submissions: Commemorative Logo

2025 will mark the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan’s Mission to the European Union in Brussels.

Spotted publication

The monthly magazine “Highlighting Japan” is published by the Japanese Government to help readers better understand Japan today. Latest issues: October Japan’s Healing Forests (part 2) - Autumn Forests with Colorful Leaves; November - Japanese Ramen and Its Global Expansion. 

Source: Cabinet Office, Government of Japan
 

Call for Submissions: Commemorative Logo

2025 will mark the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan’s Mission to the European Union in Brussels.

Spotted publication

The monthly magazine “Highlighting Japan” is published by the Japanese Government to help readers better understand Japan today. Latest issues: October Japan’s Healing Forests (part 2) - Autumn Forests with Colorful Leaves; November - Japanese Ramen and Its Global Expansion. 

Source: Cabinet Office, Government of Japan
 

EU-Japan News

Women Empowerment mode: ON

The success of Italian women entrepreneurs in Japan is growing, thanks to the awards achieved with Phenomena Japan, Mimosa Day, and the NIC Award in 2024.

Italian Chamber of Commerce Showcases Rising Fashion Talents in Tokyo Show

The first edition of The NIC Award showcased emerging Italian fashion talents to Japanese media and buyers. Winners across four categories presented their creations to 200 guests at Umewaka's Noh Theater.

The Cookware Company (GreenPan) wins the Nippon Export Award 2024-2025

The Cookware Company (GreenPan), a global leader in the housewares industry with headquarters in Belgium, is the winner of the BLCCJ Nippon Export Award 2024-2025!

Women Empowerment mode: ON

The success of Italian women entrepreneurs in Japan is growing, thanks to the awards achieved with Phenomena Japan, Mimosa Day, and the NIC Award in 2024.

Italian Chamber of Commerce Showcases Rising Fashion Talents in Tokyo Show

The first edition of The NIC Award showcased emerging Italian fashion talents to Japanese media and buyers. Winners across four categories presented their creations to 200 guests at Umewaka's Noh Theater.

The Cookware Company (GreenPan) wins the Nippon Export Award 2024-2025

The Cookware Company (GreenPan), a global leader in the housewares industry with headquarters in Belgium, is the winner of the BLCCJ Nippon Export Award 2024-2025!

Technology and Innovation: Italy Takes Center Stage in Japan

Italy has showcased its innovative prowess at the Innovation Leaders Summit (ILS) and is set to participate in SEMICON Japan, highlighting Italian excellence in startups and the semiconductor industry, fostering key technology collaborations, and presenting solutions vital for economic growth in both nations.

Business missions from Japan to Poland before EXPO 2025

Ahead of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Poland is actively engaging with Japanese businesses through a series of economic missions aimed at fostering collaboration and exploring business opportunities.

ALPHA-RLH led a European delegation of 8 innovative companies to Tokyo

From 25 September to 2 October, ALPHA-RLH, the French deep tech cluster, led a European delegation of 8 companies on a learning expedition to Tokyo. The mission aimed to support SMEs and explore the synergies between creative cultural industries and deep tech.

Technology and Innovation: Italy Takes Center Stage in Japan

Italy has showcased its innovative prowess at the Innovation Leaders Summit (ILS) and is set to participate in SEMICON Japan, highlighting Italian excellence in startups and the semiconductor industry, fostering key technology collaborations, and presenting solutions vital for economic growth in both nations.

Business missions from Japan to Poland before EXPO 2025

Ahead of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Poland is actively engaging with Japanese businesses through a series of economic missions aimed at fostering collaboration and exploring business opportunities.

ALPHA-RLH led a European delegation of 8 innovative companies to Tokyo

From 25 September to 2 October, ALPHA-RLH, the French deep tech cluster, led a European delegation of 8 companies on a learning expedition to Tokyo. The mission aimed to support SMEs and explore the synergies between creative cultural industries and deep tech.

German business delegation trip to Japan

At the beginning of October, a delegation of 13 entrepreneurs from the East Westphalian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Bielefeld visited Japan to deepen existing business contacts and identify new business models.

Chamber of Commerce Voka Vlaams-Brabant plans mission to Expo Japan

The Chamber of Commerce of Vlaams-Brabant is going to visit the Expo in Japan on 11-18 May 2025 with a delegation of local entrepreneurs. Visits to Tokai Optical Japan, Nitto, JERA Group, Nippon Express, and Komatsu are also planned.

EU-Japan Relations: Romania’s Largest Delegations to Expo Osaka

Romanian trade missions to Expo Osaka 2025, organized by Arhipelago, will focus on practical collaboration in technology, sustainable agriculture, and green energy, connecting Romanian and Japanese businesses through targeted networking, B2B meetings, and site visits.

German business delegation trip to Japan

At the beginning of October, a delegation of 13 entrepreneurs from the East Westphalian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Bielefeld visited Japan to deepen existing business contacts and identify new business models.

Chamber of Commerce Voka Vlaams-Brabant plans mission to Expo Japan

The Chamber of Commerce of Vlaams-Brabant is going to visit the Expo in Japan on 11-18 May 2025 with a delegation of local entrepreneurs. Visits to Tokai Optical Japan, Nitto, JERA Group, Nippon Express, and Komatsu are also planned.

EU-Japan Relations: Romania’s Largest Delegations to Expo Osaka

Romanian trade missions to Expo Osaka 2025, organized by Arhipelago, will focus on practical collaboration in technology, sustainable agriculture, and green energy, connecting Romanian and Japanese businesses through targeted networking, B2B meetings, and site visits.

German-Japanese Forum and Track 1.5 Security Dialogue

At the end of October, leading experts from business, politics, and media came together in Tokyo to take part in the 32nd German-Japanese Forum (DJF), the Japanese-German Track 1.5 Security Dialogue, and other meetings to discuss global challenges and future opportunities for cooperation.

Join the FINESTJAPAN project: Finnish-Estonian Export Mission to Japan

FINESTJAPAN boosts new Green Tech SME’s exports from Finland and Estonia to Japan. The FINESTJAPAN -project invites Finnish and Estonian Green Tech SMEs with export-ready products and services to join the export collaboration.

Estonia piloted mobility project with Japanese and American partners

City of Tartu in Estonia piloted Autonomous Shuttle and AI Tech for Safer Urban Mobility with Japanese and American partners.

German-Japanese Forum and Track 1.5 Security Dialogue

At the end of October, leading experts from business, politics, and media came together in Tokyo to take part in the 32nd German-Japanese Forum (DJF), the Japanese-German Track 1.5 Security Dialogue, and other meetings to discuss global challenges and future opportunities for cooperation.

Join the FINESTJAPAN project: Finnish-Estonian Export Mission to Japan

FINESTJAPAN boosts new Green Tech SME’s exports from Finland and Estonia to Japan. The FINESTJAPAN -project invites Finnish and Estonian Green Tech SMEs with export-ready products and services to join the export collaboration.

Estonia piloted mobility project with Japanese and American partners

City of Tartu in Estonia piloted Autonomous Shuttle and AI Tech for Safer Urban Mobility with Japanese and American partners.

Trilateral AI Conference 2024: Fostering Global Collaboration in AI

The Trilateral AI Conference 2024, held on 12-13 November, brought together experts from Germany, France, and Japan to explore risks and challenges, ethical implications, and societal impacts of Generative AI. This event focused on the responsible development of GenAI and global best practices by emphasizing international collaboration.

Symposium on EU-Japan Collaboration in High-Performance Computing - HPC

The HANAMI project, the EU-Japan collaboration around HPC is delighted to announce the first HANAMI High-level Symposium, which will take place in Barcelona on January 13-15, 2025. This event will focus on EU-Japan Cooperation: Advancing High-Performance Computing for Solving Global Challenges.

Japanese Business’ Survival Guide to Nordic Startup Events

The Survival Guide to Nordic Startup Events is a resource for Japanese businesspeople who are planning their attendance at startup events in the Nordics.

Trilateral AI Conference 2024: Fostering Global Collaboration in AI

The Trilateral AI Conference 2024, held on 12-13 November, brought together experts from Germany, France, and Japan to explore risks and challenges, ethical implications, and societal impacts of Generative AI. This event focused on the responsible development of GenAI and global best practices by emphasizing international collaboration.

Symposium on EU-Japan Collaboration in High-Performance Computing - HPC

The HANAMI project, the EU-Japan collaboration around HPC is delighted to announce the first HANAMI High-level Symposium, which will take place in Barcelona on January 13-15, 2025. This event will focus on EU-Japan Cooperation: Advancing High-Performance Computing for Solving Global Challenges.

Japanese Business’ Survival Guide to Nordic Startup Events

The Survival Guide to Nordic Startup Events is a resource for Japanese businesspeople who are planning their attendance at startup events in the Nordics.

Kyushu University EU Centre (JMCoE-Q) EU Study Tour 2024

Kyushu University EU Centre conducted on 17-25 September 2024 the EU Study Tour 2024. This is the second tour within the framework of the Jean Monnet CoE Programme following the tour held in 2019.

Waseda University Brussels Conference on Environmental Studies for Carbon Neutrality

The 6th annual high-level conference Environmental Studies for Carbon Neutrality organised by Waseda University Brussels presented the state of play in policy developments and economic research on carbon pricing, CBAM, sustainable finance, and the role of research.

Kyushu University EU Centre (JMCoE-Q) EU Study Tour 2024

Kyushu University EU Centre conducted on 17-25 September 2024 the EU Study Tour 2024. This is the second tour within the framework of the Jean Monnet CoE Programme following the tour held in 2019.

Waseda University Brussels Conference on Environmental Studies for Carbon Neutrality

The 6th annual high-level conference Environmental Studies for Carbon Neutrality organised by Waseda University Brussels presented the state of play in policy developments and economic research on carbon pricing, CBAM, sustainable finance, and the role of research.

Call for applications: Young Leaders France-Japan

The “Young Leaders” program is the flagship program of the France-Asia Foundation. Each year, thirty French and local individuals who are expected to play an important role in their own country and in Franco-Asian and international relations are selected.

Over 200 sumo wrestlers and salt-tossing - Cheers to 20 years of Okinoshima

Friendly relations between the Polish and Japanese cities of Krotoszyn and Okinoshima were established in 2016 and are actively being maintained with constant efforts from both partners to expand cooperation. Celebrating important occasions for both communities together is an important factor in strengthening this friendship.

What a Festival it was! Samurai in Krotoszyn, Poland

The third edition of the Japanese Festival in Krotoszyn took place in September this year, as an event accompanying the Sumo World Championships in Krotoszyn. As always, the organizers took care to introduce residents to the world of Japanese tradition, culture, and art.

Call for applications: Young Leaders France-Japan

The “Young Leaders” program is the flagship program of the France-Asia Foundation. Each year, thirty French and local individuals who are expected to play an important role in their own country and in Franco-Asian and international relations are selected.

Over 200 sumo wrestlers and salt-tossing - Cheers to 20 years of Okinoshima

Friendly relations between the Polish and Japanese cities of Krotoszyn and Okinoshima were established in 2016 and are actively being maintained with constant efforts from both partners to expand cooperation. Celebrating important occasions for both communities together is an important factor in strengthening this friendship.

What a Festival it was! Samurai in Krotoszyn, Poland

The third edition of the Japanese Festival in Krotoszyn took place in September this year, as an event accompanying the Sumo World Championships in Krotoszyn. As always, the organizers took care to introduce residents to the world of Japanese tradition, culture, and art.

The Network News

SMAGUA 2025

The CEOE Aragón  Confederación de Empresarios de Aragón, is organizing a brokerage event within the frame of the Smagua International water and irrigation exhibition.

IPEC 2025

The EEN partner Bayern Innovativ GmbH is organizing a virtual B2B event within the frame of the IPEC 2025 International Production Environmental Community conference.

SMAGUA 2025

The CEOE Aragón  Confederación de Empresarios de Aragón, is organizing a brokerage event within the frame of the Smagua International water and irrigation exhibition.

IPEC 2025

The EEN partner Bayern Innovativ GmbH is organizing a virtual B2B event within the frame of the IPEC 2025 International Production Environmental Community conference.

The Network offers & requests

SERVICES OFFERED: media, design

Japanese artist casting company offers services related to illustrations, designs, and original manga works under a commercial agreement.

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LICENSING OFFER: renewable energies

Japanese company seeks partners for its micro hydropower unit.

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LICENSING OFFER: medical devices

A Japanese firm offers a patented mechanism for peristaltic pumps under a licensing agreement.

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REQUEST FOR DISTRIBUTOR: beverages

A Japanese alcohol beverage distribution firm specialized in traditional sake and fruit liqueurs.

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SERVICES OFFERED: beverages, design

A Japanese distributor of sake offers OEM services for product development and packaging design to partners in the EU under a commercial agreement.

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REQUEST FOR DISTRIBUTOR: healthcare

Japanese start-up offering fem-tech product reducing day-to-day disadvantages is looking for a distributor in the EU.

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SERVICES OFFERED: media, design

Japanese artist casting company offers services related to illustrations, designs, and original manga works under a commercial agreement.

BOJP20240924002

LICENSING OFFER: renewable energies

Japanese company seeks partners for its micro hydropower unit.

BOJP20240930003

LICENSING OFFER: medical devices

A Japanese firm offers a patented mechanism for peristaltic pumps under a licensing agreement.

TOJP20241011003

REQUEST FOR DISTRIBUTOR: beverages

A Japanese alcohol beverage distribution firm specialized in traditional sake and fruit liqueurs.

BOJP20241105002

SERVICES OFFERED: beverages, design

A Japanese distributor of sake offers OEM services for product development and packaging design to partners in the EU under a commercial agreement.

BOJP20241105003

REQUEST FOR DISTRIBUTOR: healthcare

Japanese start-up offering fem-tech product reducing day-to-day disadvantages is looking for a distributor in the EU.

BOJP20231128004

Calendar

Date/location Details Contacts
21
Jan
2025
24
Jan
2025
Japan
Tokyo
BUSINESS MISSION
Smart Factory / Robotics Business Mission
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url
17
Feb
2025
21
Feb
2025
Japan
Nagoya
TRAINING MISSION
World Class Manufacturing
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url
18
Feb
2025
Online
WEBINAR
'About Japan' webinar series 242: B2B Industrial Drone Market in Japan
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url
19
Feb
2025
21
Feb
2025
Japan
Tokyo
BUSINESS MISSION
Green Business Mission
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url
25
Feb
2025
Online
WEBINAR
'About Japan' webinar series 243: Electronics Sector in Japan
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url
11
Mar
2025
Online
WEBINAR
'About Japan' webinar series 244: Japan’s Quantum Technology Sector
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url
19
May
2025
13
Jun
2025
Japan
Tokyo
TRAINING MISSION
Get Ready for Japan - first session
Application deadline: mid-March
19-23 May 2025, Online
9-13 June 2025, Tokyo, Japan
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url
20
May
2025
23
May
2025
Japan
Tokyo
BUSINESS MISSION
Defence Business Mission
Application deadline: 17 January 2025
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url
20
Oct
2024
14
Nov
2025
Japan
Tokyo
TRAINING MISSION
Get Ready for Japan - second session
Application deadline: TBC
20-24 October 2025, Online
10-14 November 2025, Tokyo, Japan
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url

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