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Audacity of hope

Manuel Hubert; Philippe de Taxis du Poët
Manuel Hubert; Philippe de Taxis du Poët

The world has undergone major crises over the last two years: from the covid-19 pandemic crisis which translated into an unprecedented global economic crisis to a very strong economic rebound causing supply chains and logistical challenges; to Russia’s unjustified aggression of Ukraine with as one of the results, a global energy and food crisis and surging inflation.  Besides Russia, the geo-economic risks associated with China, including the increasing decoupling of technological development between the US and China, are further putting strains on global supply chains such as access to critical raw materials. Adding to this bleak picture the ever more tangible and measurable signs of climate change are reminding global leaders of the urgency of reducing carbon emissions.

The EU and Japan have been developing similar approaches to address or at least try to mitigate the negative impact of these crises. This notably entails on the one hand the objective to develop some domestic capacities for strategic goods and to build reinforced cooperation and alliances with key like-minded partners to secure free trade amongst partner countries. Our common aspiration to defend our interests and democratic values is more valid than ever. Our collective security is at stake, for our energy supply, access to food, health, supply of key products to ensure the green and digital transitions, but also our defense and cyber security. 

The EU-Japan Centre is more than ever important to strengthen this bilateral relationship and support the policy objectives of increased EU-Japan collaboration on economic security by i) Supporting European and Japanese businesses strike partnership agreements, (ii) Extend our EU-Japan cooperation beyond the “classical” bilateral level by projecting it to third countries, e.g. Africa, ASEAN, Latin America, (iii) Maintaining our innovation leadership and securing critical technologies, and (iv) Building cooperation in the security and defense industrial and technology sector.

 

Passing the Baton - Leadership in transition

35 year anniversary

Since the 1st of October the EU side of the EU-Japan Centre has a new Managing Director to continue working with our co-Managing Director and friend Tanabe-san. Manuel will continue with the team that Philippe had the honor to serve with over the last 4 years. We have worked together on the practical steps to ensure a smooth transition so that our team can continue to perform at maximum effectiveness and the right mix of continuity, stability with innovation, and evolution. 

Let’s fuel our hope in our future even when the road is long and difficult, even when we are confronted with difficulties and uncertainties – this audacity of hope that was showed by the founders of the EU-Japan Centre 35 years ago.

Philippe de Taxis du Poët and Manuel Hubert, respectively outgoing and incoming Managing Director of the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation.

 

 

Cover picture from left: Manuel Hubert, new Managing Director; Philippe de Taxis du Poët, former Managing Director; Yasuo Tanabe, Managing Director, Japan-side

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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

Previewing the 2022 EU-Japan BRT

Previewing the discussions in Tokyo in mid-November, by business leaders from the EU and Japan, of green, digital, and other industrial policy issues of mutual interest to the EU and Japan.

EU Ambassador to Japan Visiting the Centre

On 28 September, the newly appointed EU Ambassador to Japan, Mr Jean-Eric Paquet, visited the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation head office in Tokyo for a presentation of the Centre's activities to support the cooperation between European and Japanese businesses.

Previewing the 2022 EU-Japan BRT

Previewing the discussions in Tokyo in mid-November, by business leaders from the EU and Japan, of green, digital, and other industrial policy issues of mutual interest to the EU and Japan.

EU Ambassador to Japan Visiting the Centre

On 28 September, the newly appointed EU Ambassador to Japan, Mr Jean-Eric Paquet, visited the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation head office in Tokyo for a presentation of the Centre's activities to support the cooperation between European and Japanese businesses.

EJRC Helpdesk conference and matchmaking events

EU-Japan Regional & Cluster Cooperation Annual Conference & Matchmaking 
13-14 December 2022, online 

The second “EU-Japan Regional & Cluster Cooperation Annual Conference & Matchmaking”, will be held virtually. The theme of our annual conference is “Future of EU-Japan Regional Cooperation”.  The conference will introduce current developments on EU-Japan regional cooperation policies and trends through various good practices and discussion panels. The speakers will come from EU regions and Japanese prefectures, as well as from cluster organiza...

8th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 8)

On 31 August 2022, the EU-Japan Centre organised an official side event of the 8th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 8) on the topic of opportunities to develop Africa's economy and society through Africa-Japan-EU trilateral business cooperation.

EJRC Helpdesk conference and matchmaking events

EU-Japan Regional & Cluster Cooperation Annual Conference & Matchmaking 
13-14 December 2022, online 

The second “EU-Japan Regional & Cluster Cooperation Annual Conference & Matchmaking”, will be held virtually. The theme of our annual conference is “Future of EU-Japan Regional Cooperation”.  The conference will introduce current developments on EU-Japan regional cooperation policies and trends through various good practices and discussion panels. The speakers will come from EU regions and Japanese prefectures, as well as from cluster organiza...

8th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 8)

On 31 August 2022, the EU-Japan Centre organised an official side event of the 8th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 8) on the topic of opportunities to develop Africa's economy and society through Africa-Japan-EU trilateral business cooperation.

Hybrid Seminar on Economic Security and Open strategic Autonomy

EU and Japan to reinforce cooperation to make their economies and supply chains more resilient.

Hybrid Seminar on Economic Security and Open strategic Autonomy

EU and Japan to reinforce cooperation to make their economies and supply chains more resilient.

EU-Japan Green Business Cooperation with Vietnam

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is organising the business mission "EU-Japan Green Business Cooperation with Vietnam" to help EU companies expand their business with Japanese partners in Vietnam and with Vietnamese partners.

Save the date: Online Green Tech Pitching & Matchmaking

Join our online green tech pitching and matchmaking event for EU companies interested in working with Japanese companies in Vietnam and with Vietnamese partners. Dates: 25-27 October 2022. Deadline soon!

EU-Japan Green Business Cooperation with Vietnam

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is organising the business mission "EU-Japan Green Business Cooperation with Vietnam" to help EU companies expand their business with Japanese partners in Vietnam and with Vietnamese partners.

Save the date: Online Green Tech Pitching & Matchmaking

Join our online green tech pitching and matchmaking event for EU companies interested in working with Japanese companies in Vietnam and with Vietnamese partners. Dates: 25-27 October 2022. Deadline soon!

Upcoming World Class Manufacturing (WCM) In Japan

After 2 years of online renditions due to Covid, the World Class Manufacturing training course is finally back to physical missions to Japan. The course will give its participants a detailed understanding of Kaizen approaches through lectures, workshops and Japanese company visits.

Restarting Lean in Europe visits

Getting back to the Gemba with PakMarkas. After a 3-year absence, the EU-Japan Centre restarted its Lean in Europe visits to facilitate the sharing of ideas and discussions around lean and improvement with a visit to Lithuania.

Upcoming World Class Manufacturing (WCM) In Japan

After 2 years of online renditions due to Covid, the World Class Manufacturing training course is finally back to physical missions to Japan. The course will give its participants a detailed understanding of Kaizen approaches through lectures, workshops and Japanese company visits.

Restarting Lean in Europe visits

Getting back to the Gemba with PakMarkas. After a 3-year absence, the EU-Japan Centre restarted its Lean in Europe visits to facilitate the sharing of ideas and discussions around lean and improvement with a visit to Lithuania.

Last call for applications for the upcoming Nanotech mission

Applications open for the upcoming EU-Japan Centre’s Nanotech mission in Japan taking companies to the International Nanotechnology Exhibition and Conference in Tokyo from 31 January to 3 February 2023.

Vulcanus in Japan – call for host companies

“Vulcanus in Japan” is a 1-year industrial internship programme for European engineers and science-major students, managed by the EU-Japan Centre. Recruitment of host companies in Japan for the “Vulcanus in Japan” programme 2023-2024 currently in progress.

Last call for applications for the upcoming Nanotech mission

Applications open for the upcoming EU-Japan Centre’s Nanotech mission in Japan taking companies to the International Nanotechnology Exhibition and Conference in Tokyo from 31 January to 3 February 2023.

Vulcanus in Japan – call for host companies

“Vulcanus in Japan” is a 1-year industrial internship programme for European engineers and science-major students, managed by the EU-Japan Centre. Recruitment of host companies in Japan for the “Vulcanus in Japan” programme 2023-2024 currently in progress.

About the Get Ready For Japan – cultural training for EU managers

Since 1987, more than 600 companies across Europe have benefited from the knowledge and concrete tools for better approaching the Japanese market provided by the Centre’s training programmes. The 2-week ‘Get Ready for Japan’ scheme offers EU managers the unique opportunity to experience and understand both the cultural and economic elements which define and explain Japan's business and technological achievements.  You can find in this article a testimonial and an interview with two participants to the 2022 session, which was held in a digital format due to the pandemic. The Centre is pleased to announce that physical sessions in Japan will resume in 2023!

Workshops on how to access the Japanese market

Should they be onsite or digital, since 2015 the EU-Japan Centre organised over 80 workshops all over the EU to help EU SMEs understand the specificities of doing business in Japan.

About the Get Ready For Japan – cultural training for EU managers

Since 1987, more than 600 companies across Europe have benefited from the knowledge and concrete tools for better approaching the Japanese market provided by the Centre’s training programmes. The 2-week ‘Get Ready for Japan’ scheme offers EU managers the unique opportunity to experience and understand both the cultural and economic elements which define and explain Japan's business and technological achievements.  You can find in this article a testimonial and an interview with two participants to the 2022 session, which was held in a digital format due to the pandemic. The Centre is pleased to announce that physical sessions in Japan will resume in 2023!

Workshops on how to access the Japanese market

Should they be onsite or digital, since 2015 the EU-Japan Centre organised over 80 workshops all over the EU to help EU SMEs understand the specificities of doing business in Japan.

Case Study – SOCKSSS

A Swedish SME manufacturing socks and its surprising experience with Japan.

Webinars & Expert Reports about Japan

Lately, the EU-Japan Centre conducted a series of webinars, covering many sectors and topics, to support EU companies doing business with Japan. Did you miss one?

Case Study – SOCKSSS

A Swedish SME manufacturing socks and its surprising experience with Japan.

Webinars & Expert Reports about Japan

Lately, the EU-Japan Centre conducted a series of webinars, covering many sectors and topics, to support EU companies doing business with Japan. Did you miss one?

From EU

Nomination of EU Ambassador-Designate to Japan

On 6 September 2022, Jean-Eric Paquet, the former Director-General for Research and Innovation and a former Deputy Secretary-General (2015-2018) at the European Commission, submitted a copy of his credentials to Mr Takeo Mori, Japan’s Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, thereby allowing him to take up his duties as Ambassador-Designate of the European Union to Japan.

EU and Japan start negotiations to include rules on cross-border data flows in their EPA

On 24 October, the EU and Japan will formally begin negotiations to include rules on cross-border data flows in the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement. The EPA entered into force in 2019 but did not include provisions on cross-border data flows.

Nomination of EU Ambassador-Designate to Japan

On 6 September 2022, Jean-Eric Paquet, the former Director-General for Research and Innovation and a former Deputy Secretary-General (2015-2018) at the European Commission, submitted a copy of his credentials to Mr Takeo Mori, Japan’s Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, thereby allowing him to take up his duties as Ambassador-Designate of the European Union to Japan.

EU and Japan start negotiations to include rules on cross-border data flows in their EPA

On 24 October, the EU and Japan will formally begin negotiations to include rules on cross-border data flows in the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement. The EPA entered into force in 2019 but did not include provisions on cross-border data flows.

European Innovation Scoreboard 2022

The Commission has published today the 2022 edition of the European Innovation Scoreboard, which reveals that the EU's innovation performance has grown by about 10% since 2015.

European Innovation Scoreboard 2022

The Commission has published today the 2022 edition of the European Innovation Scoreboard, which reveals that the EU's innovation performance has grown by about 10% since 2015.

From Japan

Japan Bioeconomy Strategy

Japanese government developed “Japan Bioeconomy Strategy” to achieve the world’s most advanced bioeconomy society in Japan by 2030. The strategy especially promotes industry linkage, biomaterial, sustainable primary production, and health care.

Advanced Therapy Showcase in Tokyo #3

LINK-J Calls for Company Presenters


The Advanced Therapy Showcase in Tokyo #3, scheduled virtually on 1 February 2023, JST, is the third edition of LINK-J’s annual international partnering event series.  It consists of one-day company presentation and one-on-one business meeting facilitation throughout the week. Currently, its company presenter registration website is open for registration until 2 December 2022, JST.

For more details, please visit LINK-J webpage.
 

Japan Bioeconomy Strategy

Japanese government developed “Japan Bioeconomy Strategy” to achieve the world’s most advanced bioeconomy society in Japan by 2030. The strategy especially promotes industry linkage, biomaterial, sustainable primary production, and health care.

Advanced Therapy Showcase in Tokyo #3

LINK-J Calls for Company Presenters


The Advanced Therapy Showcase in Tokyo #3, scheduled virtually on 1 February 2023, JST, is the third edition of LINK-J’s annual international partnering event series.  It consists of one-day company presentation and one-on-one business meeting facilitation throughout the week. Currently, its company presenter registration website is open for registration until 2 December 2022, JST.

For more details, please visit LINK-J webpage.
 

Japan E-Commerce Market Survey

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) conducted the FY2021 E-Commerce Market Survey to analyze the current state of the Japanese e-commerce (EC) market. It has now compiled the results into a report available online.

Release of Japan Patent Office Annual Report 2022

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) has compiled trends surrounding intellectual property (IP) at home and abroad, as well as its own initiatives into the Japan Patent Office Annual Report 2022, with the aim of deepening public interest in IP systems and understanding of them.

Spotted publication “Highlighting Japan”

The monthly magazine “Highlighting Japan” is published by the Japanese Government to help readers better understand Japan today. Latest issues’ topics: June - the Charm of Washoku and its global spread; July - The Lighting of Japan; August - the Japanese and bamboo; September - Discover Autumn in Japan.

Japan E-Commerce Market Survey

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) conducted the FY2021 E-Commerce Market Survey to analyze the current state of the Japanese e-commerce (EC) market. It has now compiled the results into a report available online.

Release of Japan Patent Office Annual Report 2022

The Japan Patent Office (JPO) has compiled trends surrounding intellectual property (IP) at home and abroad, as well as its own initiatives into the Japan Patent Office Annual Report 2022, with the aim of deepening public interest in IP systems and understanding of them.

Spotted publication “Highlighting Japan”

The monthly magazine “Highlighting Japan” is published by the Japanese Government to help readers better understand Japan today. Latest issues’ topics: June - the Charm of Washoku and its global spread; July - The Lighting of Japan; August - the Japanese and bamboo; September - Discover Autumn in Japan.

EU-Japan News

Belgian economic mission to Japan

From 5 to 9 December 2022, Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium will preside over a major Belgian economic mission to Japan. The delegation will attend activities in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Kyoto.

PIMAP+ delegation in Japan

The PIMAP+ consortium coordinated by ALPHA-RLH has organized a learning expedition in Tokyo from June 20 to June 23.

Belgian economic mission to Japan

From 5 to 9 December 2022, Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid of Belgium will preside over a major Belgian economic mission to Japan. The delegation will attend activities in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Kyoto.

PIMAP+ delegation in Japan

The PIMAP+ consortium coordinated by ALPHA-RLH has organized a learning expedition in Tokyo from June 20 to June 23.

InvestBulgaria agency MoU with the Japan Institute for Overseas Investment

During its visit to Tokyo in September, the team of InvestBulgaria Agency (IBA) held meetings with “Marubeni Corporation” – a Japanese company with interests in the field of automotive, energy and food industry, “Kyodo-PR Corporation”- the largest PR agency in Japan, the Japan-Bulgaria Economic Committee, and the Japan Institute for Overseas Investments.

During the meetings, the conditions and opportunities for investing, starting and developing a business in Bulgaria were presented. In addition, the possibilities for dissemination of information related to investment projects in ...

InvestBulgaria Agency at the Annual Japanese Investment Forum

On 7 September 2022 in the city of Tokyo, representatives of the InvestBulgaria Agency (IBA), took part in the 17th Annual Japanese Investment Forum.

InvestBulgaria agency MoU with the Japan Institute for Overseas Investment

During its visit to Tokyo in September, the team of InvestBulgaria Agency (IBA) held meetings with “Marubeni Corporation” – a Japanese company with interests in the field of automotive, energy and food industry, “Kyodo-PR Corporation”- the largest PR agency in Japan, the Japan-Bulgaria Economic Committee, and the Japan Institute for Overseas Investments.

During the meetings, the conditions and opportunities for investing, starting and developing a business in Bulgaria were presented. In addition, the possibilities for dissemination of information related to investment projects in ...

InvestBulgaria Agency at the Annual Japanese Investment Forum

On 7 September 2022 in the city of Tokyo, representatives of the InvestBulgaria Agency (IBA), took part in the 17th Annual Japanese Investment Forum.

Lithuania-Japan Food Business Forum

The Lithuania Japan Food Business Forum will focus on future prospects for high quality food in the context of global (trade) challenges as well as challenges and opportunities in the post-COVID-19 world. What might be the silver lining in the crisis and how might the food business use this to build a more prosperous food industry?

Italian Pavilions at Bio Japan and Japan Home & Building Show

Thanks to the recent New Border Measure adopted by the Japanese Government, foreign businessmen started to come back to Japan.

The Trade Promotion Section of the Embassy of Italy has planned in October the organization of the Italian Pavilion at Bio Japan and Japan Home & Building Show, with the representatives of the Italian companies attending the tradeshows in person for the first time since the pandemic.
The Italian participation at Bio Japan (12-14/10/2022) has been organized with a hybrid formula: 4 companies physically took part at the event and 8 chose to join d...

Lithuania-Japan Food Business Forum

The Lithuania Japan Food Business Forum will focus on future prospects for high quality food in the context of global (trade) challenges as well as challenges and opportunities in the post-COVID-19 world. What might be the silver lining in the crisis and how might the food business use this to build a more prosperous food industry?

Italian Pavilions at Bio Japan and Japan Home & Building Show

Thanks to the recent New Border Measure adopted by the Japanese Government, foreign businessmen started to come back to Japan.

The Trade Promotion Section of the Embassy of Italy has planned in October the organization of the Italian Pavilion at Bio Japan and Japan Home & Building Show, with the representatives of the Italian companies attending the tradeshows in person for the first time since the pandemic.
The Italian participation at Bio Japan (12-14/10/2022) has been organized with a hybrid formula: 4 companies physically took part at the event and 8 chose to join d...

News from members of the EU-Japan Business Round table

Expansion of BASF majority-owned JV with TODA

“Future Protein NL” in Japanese

The East Netherlands Development Agency (Oost NL) recently published a Japanese version of its Future Protein NL magazine. The ‘Future Protein NL’ magazine aims to inspire and inform about what is going on the Netherlands in the field of alternative proteins.

News from members of the EU-Japan Business Round table

Expansion of BASF majority-owned JV with TODA

“Future Protein NL” in Japanese

The East Netherlands Development Agency (Oost NL) recently published a Japanese version of its Future Protein NL magazine. The ‘Future Protein NL’ magazine aims to inspire and inform about what is going on the Netherlands in the field of alternative proteins.

Webinar “Access to Japan chemicals market”

The “Access to Japan chemicals market” webinar was addressed to Spanish chemicals companies and focused on the following issues: description of the Japanese chemicals market, overview of the Japan-Spain chemicals trade and insight into the chemicals-related legislation in Japan.

EU-Japanese virtual coach in development

The e-VITA virtual coach to provide a solution for prevention and health promotion, built on socio-technology excellence of "Made in Europe" and the excellence of technology "Made in Japan”.

Webinar “Access to Japan chemicals market”

The “Access to Japan chemicals market” webinar was addressed to Spanish chemicals companies and focused on the following issues: description of the Japanese chemicals market, overview of the Japan-Spain chemicals trade and insight into the chemicals-related legislation in Japan.

EU-Japanese virtual coach in development

The e-VITA virtual coach to provide a solution for prevention and health promotion, built on socio-technology excellence of "Made in Europe" and the excellence of technology "Made in Japan”.

New Technologies and Regulation Conference by Waseda

The Waseda Brussels 4th International Conference gathered in Brussels European and Japanese scholars and practitioners for a one-day interdisciplinary conference on a key component of the partnership linking the EU and Japan: the regulatory dialogue surrounding technological innovation.

Kobe University-VUB Symposium on EU-Japan Ocean Research

Blue Economy, Green Horizons: EU-Japan Research for Healthy, Sustainable Seas and Oceans is a high-level international symposium on ocean research, organised by Kobe University and the VUB, focusing on issues of economics and governance, technology and social sciences.

European and Japanese researchers optimise renewable methanol production

The LAURELIN project, funded by the European Union and the Japan Science and Technology Agency, works on developing innovative solutions to improve renewable methanol (green) production from CO2 hydrogenation in terms of energy efficiency and production cost.

New Technologies and Regulation Conference by Waseda

The Waseda Brussels 4th International Conference gathered in Brussels European and Japanese scholars and practitioners for a one-day interdisciplinary conference on a key component of the partnership linking the EU and Japan: the regulatory dialogue surrounding technological innovation.

Kobe University-VUB Symposium on EU-Japan Ocean Research

Blue Economy, Green Horizons: EU-Japan Research for Healthy, Sustainable Seas and Oceans is a high-level international symposium on ocean research, organised by Kobe University and the VUB, focusing on issues of economics and governance, technology and social sciences.

European and Japanese researchers optimise renewable methanol production

The LAURELIN project, funded by the European Union and the Japan Science and Technology Agency, works on developing innovative solutions to improve renewable methanol (green) production from CO2 hydrogenation in terms of energy efficiency and production cost.

3rd Japanese-German-French AI Symposium

At the 3rd trilateral symposium on Artificial Intelligence (AI), stakeholders from academia, industry and policymaking will discuss measures to tackle planetary challenges that humankind is facing in the Anthropocene and share their visions for realizing a sustainable society.

Digital Innovation Hubs Seminar

Adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies by SMEs in Japan is a key policy objective. EU-Japan.AI and AI-REGIO seminar presented the DIH concept to relevant policymakers, as well as research and innovation actors in Japan who are well-placed to create equivalent organisations.

3rd Japanese-German-French AI Symposium

At the 3rd trilateral symposium on Artificial Intelligence (AI), stakeholders from academia, industry and policymaking will discuss measures to tackle planetary challenges that humankind is facing in the Anthropocene and share their visions for realizing a sustainable society.

Digital Innovation Hubs Seminar

Adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies by SMEs in Japan is a key policy objective. EU-Japan.AI and AI-REGIO seminar presented the DIH concept to relevant policymakers, as well as research and innovation actors in Japan who are well-placed to create equivalent organisations.

“Diversity in Science” - Panel Discussion

How can Japanese universities promote diversity and create environments where innovation truly thrives? This question will be addressed in a panel discussion on 19 October, with a keynote speech by Prof. Dr. Kaori Hayashi (Executive Vice President at The University of Tokyo).

Photo Exhibition “Fascination of Science”

Who are the people behind the greatest discoveries of our time? From October 18-23, the photo exhibition “Fascination of Science” by the renowned German photographer Herlinde Koelbl will be on shown in Japan for the first time. It features portraits of 38 Nobel Prize Laureates and famous scientists from Japan and abroad.

Europe ready to welcome Japanese travellers

With more and more travellers returning to Europe, the European Travel Commission (ETC) is reminding Japanese travel advisors and consumers of the available resources on hand to help them keep up with, and navigate through, the ongoing changes.

“Diversity in Science” - Panel Discussion

How can Japanese universities promote diversity and create environments where innovation truly thrives? This question will be addressed in a panel discussion on 19 October, with a keynote speech by Prof. Dr. Kaori Hayashi (Executive Vice President at The University of Tokyo).

Photo Exhibition “Fascination of Science”

Who are the people behind the greatest discoveries of our time? From October 18-23, the photo exhibition “Fascination of Science” by the renowned German photographer Herlinde Koelbl will be on shown in Japan for the first time. It features portraits of 38 Nobel Prize Laureates and famous scientists from Japan and abroad.

Europe ready to welcome Japanese travellers

With more and more travellers returning to Europe, the European Travel Commission (ETC) is reminding Japanese travel advisors and consumers of the available resources on hand to help them keep up with, and navigate through, the ongoing changes.

The Network News

EGT 2022

The Polish EEN partner University of Warsaw is organizing the first International B2B EGT 2022 Energy, Environmental technology, Green transformation event.

Virtual brokerage event @ innovation village

ENEA, Italian partner of EEN, organises in the framework of Innovation Village 2022, the Virtual Brokerage Event @ Innovation Village 2022. The focus of the event will be on sustainable and smart technologies, and solutions for achieving a “twin” green and digital transition to a zero carbon, zero waste economy.

EGT 2022

The Polish EEN partner University of Warsaw is organizing the first International B2B EGT 2022 Energy, Environmental technology, Green transformation event.

Virtual brokerage event @ innovation village

ENEA, Italian partner of EEN, organises in the framework of Innovation Village 2022, the Virtual Brokerage Event @ Innovation Village 2022. The focus of the event will be on sustainable and smart technologies, and solutions for achieving a “twin” green and digital transition to a zero carbon, zero waste economy.

Projects4GreenEnergy: Connected

The Saxon Energy Agency (SAENA GmbH) & the Enterprise Europe Network are organizing an online event with a focus on companies, research institutions, universities and clusters that are active in the fields of energy and greentech. Participation in the B2B event, breakout sessions and streaming are free of charge.

MEDICA 2022

On the occasion of MEDICA 2022, the global No. 1 meeting place for the medical sector, EEN partner ZENIT GmbH will organise an international Brokerage Event.

Projects4GreenEnergy: Connected

The Saxon Energy Agency (SAENA GmbH) & the Enterprise Europe Network are organizing an online event with a focus on companies, research institutions, universities and clusters that are active in the fields of energy and greentech. Participation in the B2B event, breakout sessions and streaming are free of charge.

MEDICA 2022

On the occasion of MEDICA 2022, the global No. 1 meeting place for the medical sector, EEN partner ZENIT GmbH will organise an international Brokerage Event.

Smart City’s Challenge 2022

Within the frame of Smart City Expo World Congress EEN partner ACCIÓ is organizing a hybrid B2B event for companies and organizations operating in the smart sectors.

Precision Fair Matchmaking 2022

Within the frame of the The Precision Fair, the local EEN partner BOM is organizing a hybrid B2B event for companies and organizations operating in precision technology related sectors,

Smart City’s Challenge 2022

Within the frame of Smart City Expo World Congress EEN partner ACCIÓ is organizing a hybrid B2B event for companies and organizations operating in the smart sectors.

Precision Fair Matchmaking 2022

Within the frame of the The Precision Fair, the local EEN partner BOM is organizing a hybrid B2B event for companies and organizations operating in precision technology related sectors,

NOFF & ELS Matchmaking 2022

Within the framework of two concurrent exhibitions Nordic Organic Food Fair and Eco Living Scandinavia in Malmö, Sweden. EEN partner ALMI is organizing a B2B matchmaking event to facilitate buyer-producer meetings.

Smart Manufacturing Matchmaking 2022

17-18 November 2022, online
Sector: smart manufacturing and industry 4.0
Registration deadline: 17 November 2022

The Italian EEN partner SPIN is organizing an online brokerage for companies and organizations dealing with Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 services and technologies. The event is an opportunity to stay up to date on the latest corresponding advanced technologies, the demand for innovation from institutions and cities, new applications from SMEs and technical challenges faced by large companies.


 

NOFF & ELS Matchmaking 2022

Within the framework of two concurrent exhibitions Nordic Organic Food Fair and Eco Living Scandinavia in Malmö, Sweden. EEN partner ALMI is organizing a B2B matchmaking event to facilitate buyer-producer meetings.

Smart Manufacturing Matchmaking 2022

17-18 November 2022, online
Sector: smart manufacturing and industry 4.0
Registration deadline: 17 November 2022

The Italian EEN partner SPIN is organizing an online brokerage for companies and organizations dealing with Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 services and technologies. The event is an opportunity to stay up to date on the latest corresponding advanced technologies, the demand for innovation from institutions and cities, new applications from SMEs and technical challenges faced by large companies.


 

Interpoma Business Match 2022

On the occasion of the Interpoma trade show 2022, the EEN Service Bozen/Bolzano organizes the virtual brokerage event Interpoma Business Match 2022.

International Matchmaking Event Formnext 2022

Within the frame of the Formnext fair held in Germany, EEN partners Brabant Development Agency and Hessen Trade & Invest GmbH are organizing a hybrid B2B matching event for enterprises operating in the Additive Manufacturing and industrial 3D Printing sectors.

Interpoma Business Match 2022

On the occasion of the Interpoma trade show 2022, the EEN Service Bozen/Bolzano organizes the virtual brokerage event Interpoma Business Match 2022.

International Matchmaking Event Formnext 2022

Within the frame of the Formnext fair held in Germany, EEN partners Brabant Development Agency and Hessen Trade & Invest GmbH are organizing a hybrid B2B matching event for enterprises operating in the Additive Manufacturing and industrial 3D Printing sectors.

DEICy 2022

The Polish EEN partner University of Warsaw is organizing a virtual B2B event with workshop sessions within the frame of DEICy 2022 Digital Economy, Internet of Things, Cybersecurity.

DEICy 2022

The Polish EEN partner University of Warsaw is organizing a virtual B2B event with workshop sessions within the frame of DEICy 2022 Digital Economy, Internet of Things, Cybersecurity.

The Network offers & requests

REQUEST FOR DISTRIBUTOR OR AGENT: Toys

A Japanese company offer environmentally friendly wooden 3D puzzles.

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REQUEST FOR AGENT: Industrial Equipment

Japanese manufacturer of miniaturised potentiometers, joysticks and slip rings seeks commercial agents.

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REQUEST FOR DISTRIBUTOR OR AGENT: Industrial Equipment

A Japanese pipe fitting manufacturer is seeking EU partners for its products.

BOJP20220909004

REQUEST FOR DISTRIBUTOR: Recycling

A Japanese company offers processing equipment for discarded cross-linked polyethylene recycling.

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TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER REQUEST: Medical Equipment

Japanese patented technology for fundamental mechanism of peristaltic pumps.

TOJP20220909008

MANUFACTURING SERVICES OFFERED: Aerospace

A Japanese qualified manufacturer of forging parts for the aerospace sector is offering manufacturing services.

BOJP20220909010

MANUFACTURING SERVICES OFFERED: Healthcare, Medical Equipment

Japanese manufacturer of magnesium made canes and wheelchair frames.

BOJP20220920002

REQUEST FOR DISTRIBUTOR OR AGENT: Toys

A Japanese company offer environmentally friendly wooden 3D puzzles.

BOJP20220909006

REQUEST FOR AGENT: Industrial Equipment

Japanese manufacturer of miniaturised potentiometers, joysticks and slip rings seeks commercial agents.

BOJP20220909001

REQUEST FOR DISTRIBUTOR OR AGENT: Industrial Equipment

A Japanese pipe fitting manufacturer is seeking EU partners for its products.

BOJP20220909004

REQUEST FOR DISTRIBUTOR: Recycling

A Japanese company offers processing equipment for discarded cross-linked polyethylene recycling.

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TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER REQUEST: Medical Equipment

Japanese patented technology for fundamental mechanism of peristaltic pumps.

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MANUFACTURING SERVICES OFFERED: Aerospace

A Japanese qualified manufacturer of forging parts for the aerospace sector is offering manufacturing services.

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MANUFACTURING SERVICES OFFERED: Healthcare, Medical Equipment

Japanese manufacturer of magnesium made canes and wheelchair frames.

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Calendar

Date/location Details Contacts
12
Oct
2022
30
Mar
2023
Online
B2B MATCHMAKING EVENT
EU-Japan Green Transition Matchmaking Platform 2022
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url
12
Oct
2022
30
Mar
2023
Online
B2B MATCHMAKING EVENT
EU-Japan Business Matchmaking with Vietnam 2022
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url
18
Oct
2022
Belgium
Brussels
SYMPOSIUM
12th Annual Kobe University-VUB Symposium: EU-Japan Research on Oceans
Kobe University Brussels European Centre; VUB
Url
25
Oct
2022
Online
WEBINAR
About Japan webinar series 198: Coffee, Tea & Soft Drinks Market in Japan
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url
08
Nov
2022
Online
WEBINAR
About Japan webinar series 199: Pet Products market in Japan
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url
15
Nov
2022
Online
WEBINAR
About Japan webinar series 200: Japan's Home Fashion & Furniture Market
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url
22
Nov
2022
Online
WEBINAR
About Japan webinar series 201: Fintech market in Japan
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url
24
Oct
2022
25
Nov
2022
Online
CONFERENCE
EJEA International Conference 2022 (online)
European Japan Experts Association
Url
29
Nov
2022
Online
WEBINAR
About Japan webinar series 202: How to Draft a Distribution Agreement and Agency Agreement with Japanese Partners
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url
12
Mar
2024
15
Mar
2024
Japan
Tokyo
MATCHMAKING MISSION
Digital Cluster & SMEs Mission
Application deadline: 24 November 2023
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url
01
Dec
2022
Online
WEBINAR
About Japan webinar series 203: Consumption tax in Japan - 2022 overview
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url
13
Mar
2023
17
Mar
2023
Japan
Tokyo
TRAINING MISSION
World Class Manufacturing - March session
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url
15
Mar
2023
17
Mar
2023
Japan
Tokyo
MATCHMAKING MISSION
Green transition Cluster & SMEs Mission
EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation
Url

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