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— Latest update: December 2023 — Big data and blockchain technology will play an important role in the further economic development of Japan. With a receptive domestic market and a leading role in blockchain technology, opportunities are present in many areas. In this sense, Japanese authorities see these two pillars of digitalization as crucial for the future economic growth. Big data and blockchain technology will be indispensable in creating a society in which no one is left behind and that...

With Asia’s largest bioinformatics database located in Japan, the sector will be of an increasing importance, especially with its application to the medical and pharmaceutical industries.

BioJapan is Asia’s premier partnering event for the international biotechnology industry. This event facilitates interaction between biotech executives, R&D professionals, alliance management personnel and licensing professionals from Japan and overseas. The event is attended by almost all Japanese biotech and pharmaceutical companies. BioJapan also offers a partnering programme which allows attendees to set up meetings with one another prior to the event. The fair is held in October every year...

Japan is the third largest pharmaceutical market in the world, and the biologically active substances (biopharmaceuticals) are considered to be the driving force behind innovation in this industry.

Join the EU-Japan Centre for a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Japanese culture and business practices with the new format of our Get Ready for Japan programme.

N.B. This webinar is only open to participants in our October 2015 "Biotech Cluster and SME Mission to Japan"12 - 16 October EU-level biotech mission to JapanAbout the missionThe mission lasts 5 days and is composed of market-specific business seminars, group company visits, one-on-one meetings at a targeted trade fair with showcaseing and networking events to maximize opportunities for the EU participants. In addition, the mission will provide EU clusters the opportunity to benchmark with...

The Biotech ＆ Pharma Virtual Partnering Conference 2020 offers excellent business contacts to Japanese Pharma and Biotech companies. The event will focus on drug discovery and discovery support services including AI solutions.This year, the Biotech ＆ Pharma Partnering Conference, which has been held in Osaka for the last four years in October, will be held online as a virtual event over 3 days from 28 to 30 September. All meetings will be held in the form of video calls, which can be made...

— Latest update: December 2023 — In 2020, the Japanese agricultural biotechnology market was valued at about 615 billion yen. Japan remains one of the world’s largest per-capita importers of food and feed produced using modern biotechnologies. In Marketing Year 2021/2022, Japan imported 15 million metric tons (MT) of corn, 3,5 million MT of soybeans and 2,1 million MT of canola in which genetic engineering is predominantly used. Japan also imports huge amounts of processed foods containing...

In order to successfully build a network of Japanese colleagues, proper observance of Japanese business protocol is vital, as one significant faux pas could offend your prospective business partners and cost you a lucrative business opportunity. Despite its intimidating reputation, Japanese business protocol is quite similar to Western procedure: politeness, sensitivity and good manners are key. The main difference is that business meetings in Japan tend to be more formal, especially in the...

The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for applications for its new company mission aimed to support EU-Japan partnerships in and with Vietnam.

A business survey has been launched under the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Implementation Facility Instrument regarding the third year of EPA implementation.

The 5-day online training provides an in-depth analysis of Japanese manufacturing methodology with the aim of improving EU companies competitiveness.

The Centre is currently inviting EU Clusters and SMEs to apply for the next nanotech mission to Japan starting in January 2019. The mission, targeting the nanotech sector will be organised on the fringes of "nano tech 2019" International Nanotechnology Exhibition & Conference in Tokyo, Japan (http://www.nanotechexpo.jp/)Mission dates: From 29 January to 1 February 2019Application deadline: Thursday, 4 October 2019.More information on: https://www.eu-japan.eu/events/nanotech-cluster-sme-mission -...

The Centre is currently inviting EU manager working in EU manufacturing companies to apply for the next "World Class Manufacturing" Training Mission in Japan in June 2019.The 5-day World Class Manufacturing training mission provides an in-depth analysis of Japanese manufacturing methodology and is aimed exclusively at EU managers with knowledge of WCM practices and an engineering background.Training dates: 24 - 28 June 2019 in JapanApplication deadline: Thursday, 21 March 2019More information on...

The Centre is currently inviting EU Clusters and SMEs to apply for the next nanotech mission to Japan in February 2017. The mission, targeting the nanotech sector will be organised on the fringes of "nano tech 2017" International Nanotechnology Exhibition & Conference in Tokyo, Japan (http://www.nanotechexpo.jp/)Mission dates: from 13 to 17 February 2017Application deadline: Thursday, 27 October 2016.More information on: http://www.eu-japan.eu/events/nanotech-cluster-sme-mission - or contact...

In 2013, the EU-Japan Centre launched a reference website for all EU companies wishing to do business with Japan: "EU BUSINESS IN JAPAN" (www.eubusinessinjapan.eu). The objective of this website is to provide practical information for EU businesses in need of clear guidelines on trade and investment opportunities in Japan, including practical information on Japanese business sectors (market surveys, etc.) and advice on overcoming various barriers to the Japanese market (i.e. corporate taxation...

The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for expert report proposals for its "About Japan" information website (www.eubusinessinjapan.eu).With this new call, the EU-Japan Centre wants to expand its range of covered subjects, as well as update some of its previous reports.The deadline for submitting proposals is Wednesday, 30 Septembre 2020.Reports delivery period: to be determined between JAN - MAR 2021.In addition to the listed topics, experts are invited to submit any ideas or suggestions of...

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is looking for experts with detailed knowledge of Japan’s Biotech and Japan’s Business culture.

Only a few weeks left to apply for the next Biotech training mission in Japan!You are an EU SME/Cluster operating in Biotech sectors; you want to identify key contacts for business collaborations in Japan;Programme dates: 10 - 13 October 2017 Deadline: Wednesday, 31 May 2017 The Biotech Cluster/SME mission will be organised on the fringes of “BioJapan” Expo in Yokohama. During the 3-day fair you will attend B2B meetings and meet with Japanese visitors. In order to maximise your partnering...