EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation日欧産業協力センター

International Cluster Cooperation

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Head Office in Japan
Ms. Aiko Higuchi
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Introduction

Globalisation of research and innovation and global competition are putting a new emphasis on the role of regional clusters and the need to further their development. Clusters increasingly see the need to link with other clusters at the international level, building on complementarities in order to strengthen their global lead positions, acquire access to targeted markets and know-how, exchange information and experience, establish networks in special technology or application fields and improve international visibility.

To stimulate and facilitate the global outreach of European and Japanese clusters, the first-ever “EU-Japan Regional Cluster Forum” was held on 2 & 3 December in Yokohama, Japan, in the context of the “Japan Cluster 2008 Fair” and brought together European and Japanese clusters. Highlights included around 80 face-to-face meetings between European and Japanese clusters and a seminar where European and Japanese policymakers and clusters enhanced mutual awareness on cluster policies, development methods and management practices.

Pictures of the event. Click on a thumbnail to zoom in.

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Opening remark by Mr. Philippe DE TAXIS DU POET, EC Delegation
Photo © EU-Japan Centre, 2008
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Presentation by Mr. Yuji HOSOYA (METI)
Photo © EU-Japan Centre, 2008
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Presentation by Mr. Julien GUERRIER (EU-Japan Centre)
Photo © EU-Japan Centre, 2008
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Audience
Photo © EU-Japan Centre, 2008

Helpdesk for Clusters

To follow up this inaugural event, the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation began a new helpdesk service for the benefit of European and Japanese clusters, to help them identify potential cooperation partners in the reciprocal regions. Our Centre also intends to facilitate access to information on EU and Japanese clusters in general, on existing cooperation set-ups between EU and Japanese clusters, and on financing tools that may be used to foster future cooperation.

For inquiry, please contact Ms. Aiko Higuchi, Head Office in Japan, EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation.

Cluster Info Links

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EU-Japan Events for Clusters