The Malta Chamber, as part of Enterprise Europe Network in Malta, is organising a virtual event putting together manufacturing, retail and technology companies with corporate service providers, public bodies and academia.Two thematic sets of workshops will be spread over two half days, one for Manufacturing (14-15 April) and the other for Retail (28-29 April), with B2B meetings taking place in the afternoon.Registration deadline: 29 April 21https://re-engineering-manufacturing-retail-newnorm.b2match.io 

The Portuguese National Innovation Agency is organizing the 5th edition of the B2B “Health Innovation Market 2021”, whose bilateral meetings will be held virtually on April 14, 15 and 16, 2021.Topics addressed:1. Innovative medicines2. Smart Health3. Essential medicines4. Medical devices5. Clinical trials6. Knowledge valorisationRegistrations will be open until April 13th https://health-innovation-market-2021.b2match.io/

The international “Virtual B2B - Railway applications of non-railway technologies” offers companies along the entire value chain of railway industry an opportunity to make valuable contacts and to find out new aspects of international cooperation possibilities.The event is focused on SMEs that are developing innovative technologies, materials or other, suitable to railway companies. Technologies that can be implemented to the railways sector without being the initial sector of application.A pool of EU railways companies scouting new technologies from international suppliers will attend the event.Target sectors:ComponentsMaterialsSmart Energy / energy supplyServicesPower to X / power conversion / storageInformation / communications technologyBig DataA.I.Satellite TechnologyAug. Reality Event date: 13-14 April 2021To register please visit below websitehttps://virtual-b2b-railway-applications.b2match.io/

The online matchmaking event hosted by the Slovak Business Agency is focusing on IT related topics such as e-Government, Cyber Security, Financing digitization, Cities of the future, Smart industry, Digital healthcare.ITAPA Online Matchmaking 2020 follows International Congress ITAPA 2020 (https://www.itapa.sk/8996-en/en) which is the largest IT congress taking place in Slovak republic.In 2020 it will be its 19th edition. Years of experience supported by continuously growing international audience create a great platform for B2B matchmaking event.A unique opportunity to generate new business contacts and contracts.During effective one-to one meetings participant can find qualified European suppliers and partners to discuss new technology and innovative solutions and explore new business opportunities.Meetings will take place online and will be arranged in advance via B2match platform.Online Registration for B2B meetings is free of charge and open until 7 December 2020.https://itapa-b2b-2020.b2match.io/

Within Pollutec, major fair in the environment, energy and circular economy sectors, the local Enterprise Europe Network partner, the CCI Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, is organizing the « GREEN DAYS » event, where you can participate in B2B and expert meetings. GREEN DAYS allow you to identify international partners and opportunities for development in the environment, energy and circular economy sectors! Clusters can also participate in an inter-clustering event (to benchmark and find cooperation). The participation to the event can be both virtual and on-site.Agenda:1st Dec - Conference (for French-speakers only)2nd Dec. - Virtual and on-site B2B and experts meetings3rd Dec. - Virtual and on-site B2B and experts meetings4th Dec. - Inter-clusteringRegistration deadline: 13 November 2020https://green-days-pollutec-2020.b2match.io/

“Interpoma Connects 2020” (https://www.fierabolzano.it/en/interpoma) is the only trade show in the world dedicated exclusively to apples.Alongside the trade show, the Italian EEN partner the Chamber of Commerce of Bolzano is helding "Interpoma Business Match" an online matchmaking event during which participants will be able to connect with potential buyers, suppliers, and future business partners.In detail, the sectors participating in the event are as follows:cultivation equipmentorganic cultivationmachineryequipment and materials for fruit cultivation and harvestingfertilizers packaging, machinery and materials for packagingcontrolling, data processing, softwaretechnical aids, measurement and control systemsstorage, logistic-systemstechnical systems, fruit processing machinesinformation and consultancytree nursery suppliesRegistration deadline: 18 November 2020https://interpoma-business-match-2020.b2match.io

On the occasion of MEDICA 2020, the global No. 1 meeting place for the medical sector, EEN partner ZENIT GmbH will organise an international Brokerage Event. The aim is to assist enterprises, universities and research institutions in finding partners in Europe for product development, manufacturing and licensing agreements, joint ventures or other types of partnership.This year event will be all virtual.Date of event: 22 October 2020 - 29 March 2021Registration deadline: 19 November 2020Registration fees100 Euro - Companies / organisations50 Euro - Start-Ups (established on or after 1.1.2017)Free of charge - Importers / distributorsHow to participate:Register at https://medica2020.b2match.io and provide a profile describing either an offer or a request. All the participants’ profiles will be published on the website of the Brokerage Event. Browse the profiles online and book meetings with organisations you are interested in. 

The missions last 3-4 days and are composed of one-on-one meetings at a targeted trade fair with showcase and networking events to maximize opportunities for the EU participants.OBJECTIVESThe missions facilitate the first contact that could be the door leading to new business opportunities.Through this mission you have the opportunity to:display your technology at one of Japan’s leading trade showsmeet potential business partnerscreate new business opportunitiesdevelop partnerships and business cooperation on global marketsattend match-making eventsincrease your innovation capacity and become more competitive on a global scale (as an  SME)prepare the ground for practical cluster cooperation across borders and make a more strategic use of transnational cluster cooperation on markets outside Europe in areas of strategic interest (as a cluster)TARGETED PROFILEClusters and SMEs from the European Union and COSME partnering countries.Large companies may apply, but priority will be given to applicants from SMEs and from clusters active in sectors covered by the trade fair.PROGRAMME DESIGN AND CONTENTStructure:1-day matchmaking session prior the fair3-days as exhibitors at a targeted trade fair Matchmaking sessions during the trade fairForthcoming Mission BIOTECH Cluster SME MissionPeriod: 13-16 October 2020Application deadline: 28 May 2020http://www.eu-japan.eu/events/biotech-cluster-sme-missionNANOTECH Cluster SME Mission (in hiatus period)http://www.eu-japan.eu/events/nanotech-cluster-sme-mission 

Greek EEN partner Praxi is organizing a virtual brokerage event promoting the best of Greek food and drink sectors.Distributors and importers will be able to schedule 30 minutes face-to-face meetings with Greek producers of high-end products:Rice products, pulsesSoft drinks, iced tea, juices, waterMeat, chicken productsWine products, beer, spirits, ouzoHoney, jams, bars, loukoumi, cookies, biscuits, nuts, dry fruit productsTomato productsOlive oil productsFrozen vegetablesDairy productsEggsFlour productsThe matchmaking event is free of charge and registration with a full profile and marketplace description is mandatory to attendance.Registration deadline: 1 October 2020Meeting period: 5-9 October 2020https://hellenic-food-beverages.b2match.io/

Belgian Enterprise Europe Network partner hub.brussels is organizing a virtual brokerage event for companies operating in the ADAS and autonomous vehicles sectors.This is a unique opportunity to match the industry’s future innovation needs with dedicated solution providers.The event will be held on the 14 September 2020 with three timeslots to held the meetings.Attention: below hours are CET.10:00 - 12:00 - B2B meetings13:00 - 15:00 - B2B meetings15:40 - 18:00 - B2B meetingsRegistration deadline: 7 September 2020.Topics to be addressed:Automotive Automotive Cameras LiDARRadar SensorsImage ProcessingComputer VisionIn-cabin MonitoringTesting and ValidationCertification and Standards

Join gamesmatch 2020!For the 8th time the Enterprise Europe Network organises the gamesmatch matching event and offers developers, publishers, investors and many more a unique and efficient way to speed up business meetings!The event will be held virtually from the 25 to 27 August 2020.Target group are game developers, publishers, investors, providers of games-related services, universities and research institutes as well as companies interested in gamification.The event is not open to general business support services, general IT outsourcing companies and students.Registrations are open at:https://gamesmatch2020.b2match.io/

The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for applications for the next 5-day training missions in Japan.The below-mentioned activity in Japan is financed by the European Commission.As usual, I would be most grateful if you could forward this call for applications to your contacts or colleagues who might be interested in applying."World Class Manufacturing" 5-day training mission in Japan for EU managers working in manufacturing companiesThe 5-day training mission in Japan provides with:- In-depth analysis of Japanese manufacturing methodology- Lectures, seminars and panel discussions, presented by experts from Japanese industry- Company and factory floor (Gemba) visits- Preparation and post-visit reviewsTarget: EU managers working in manufacturing companies (Large and SMEs)No tuition fee for SMEs and the European Commission grants 600 EUR scholarships to participants from SMEs.› WCM I: Training dates: June 2020 - Application deadline in March 2020Application: http://www.eu-japan.eu/events/world-class-manufacturing› WCM II: Training dates: November 2020 - Application deadline in July 2020Application: https://www.eu-japan.eu/events/world-class-manufacturing-november-mission

Within the GlobalStars initiative of EUREKA, Japan will be launching a common call with the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Spain, Canada, Israel and the UK.Starting in early June, companies from Japan and the abovementioned EUREKA member countries are invited to submit joint project proposals in the research and development of innovative products and applications with a strong market potential.The call for proposals will be an open call inviting projects from any sector area except for nuclear technologies and pharmaceutical technologies. Proposing consortia must involve at least one company from Japan and one from the above-mentioned EUREKA countries. For more detailed qualification criteria see the attached pre-announcement text.Call launch: early JuneSubmission deadline: early September.First information on the call in Japanese can be found on the NEDO Website.Companies from the above EUREKA countries are recommend to contact their national funding organisation. The call text will be available on the EUREKA Website after the opening of the call.To inform about the call, the EU-Japan Centre has organised a Webinar on 28 April jointly with EUREKA and NEDO. The recording of the Webinar and the slides including contact details for national funding organisations are available here.The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) is planning to support partner search for this call throughout the call period from early June to early September.

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. Continuously improved to meet the latest expectations about business in Japan, the Get Ready for Japan provides EU businessmen with a professional Japan-related expertise.It is focused on business management and consists of a combination of lectures, case studies, role plays and company visits. This is designed to help participants become thoroughly informed about the actual conditions of Japanese business through practical analysis and research. Participants will have the opportunity to take part to negotiation role-play exercises and discuss with Japanese managers about decision-making, team management methods in Japan.PARTICIPANT PROFILETypical participants:- have a major role in defining and implementing their companies’ policies vis-à-vis Japan,- are to be transferred to Japan,- come from companies intending to supply Japanese companies,- wish to learn about management practices and technological developments in Japan.ELIGIBILITYThe candidate must:- be a citizen of an EU Member State or of a COSME partnering country;- work for a company that is > 50% EU or COSME partnering country owned;- work for an organisation that is an EU or COSME partnering country juridical person;- be supported by their employer and be able to participate in the entire programme;- have a reasonable command of English;- be a manager or an executive from an industrial company;- have proven experience in industry.PROGRAMME OBJECTIVESThe purpose of the mission in Japan is:- to acquire a broad understanding of the Japanese business environment, business practices and Japanese-style personal communications in order to find ways to do successful business through a partner relationship;- to become aware of the decision-making process inside Japanese companies and therefore gain a better understanding of their negotiation style and hierarchy;- to give the opportunity to reinforce relationships with current Japanese customers and facilitate contacts with future ones.› Get ready for Japan: Training dates: May 2020 - Application deadline:  January 2020Application: https://www.eu-japan.eu/events/get-ready-for-japan-training-programme

Organized by EEN partner WKO AUSSENWIRTSCHAFT AUSTRIA the 2-day international conference will take place virtually on 11-12 March 2021. The main focus of this year's conference is: the factory of tomorrow.The event will be composed of three modules: In the conference module the current trends and innovation leaders in this area will be presented by keynote lectures, in panel discussions and in company testimonials. The exposition module will introduce products, services and projects of innovative Austrian companies and research institutes. And in module 3, the international B2B matchmaking event.Registration free of charge at:https://machinery2021.b2match.io/home

Japanese wine and food importers are invited to a mission in Spain by our Spanish EEN partner Employers’ Federation of La Rioja.The mission will be held on the 26-27 February 2020 in La Rioja, Spain.Registration deadline: 15 December 2019The event will consist of:26th February 2020: B2B meetings. Bilateral business meetings (30’ each one) previously established in individual agendas Logistic ready for wine and products tasting. Importers must attend 16 interwiews, 11 chosen by them and the other 5 by the organizers.27th February 2020: Visits to Rioja companies´premises. Personalised agenda of visits to Rioja producers (according to the selection made by each importer). A maximun of 3 visits per importer.REPRESENTED SECTORS:Enterprises in the Food & Wine Sector from one of the most important Agrofood industrial areas in Spain (Ebro River Valley - La Rioja): DOCa Rioja wine, tinned vegetables (peppers, artichokes, mushrooms, asparagus, etc.), olive oil, cured meats (serrano ham, chorizo, sausages, pork loin…), sauces, ready meal, dairy products, confectionary, snacks & others.The first draft catalogue with Rioja companies profiles will be available from 6th November 2019.WHO CAN PARTICIPATE:Importers/ distributors with purchasing capacity* (legally established since three years at least with a minimum turnover of 500.000 € ). Representatives with capacity of decision in their companies (food chains, supermarkets, purchase agents in the Horeca channel, delicatessen chains of shops and others.*Applications will be evaluated individually by the organizers.CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION:Travel expenses to La Rioja, and lodging (3 nights) are 100% free for importers and distributors, they will be covered by the organizers.HOW TO PARTICIPATE:Register on the website platform: https://food-wine-2020.b2match.io - Deadline 15th December.The organizers will then assess the registration, and if positive will take contact with the company to organize the trip.

Within the frame of the Mobile World Congress (https://www.mobileworldcongress.com) the world’s largest gathering for the mobile industry, EEN partner ACCIÓ is organising a brokerage event. The event will be an opportunity to identify potential international partners for future cooperation projects. The participation cost is free but please note that participants will need to purchase an entrance ticket for the MWC fair.Date: 25-27 February 2020Sectors: mobile, telecommunication, ICThttps://mwc2020.b2match.io/

EEN partner Berlin Partner is organizing a matchmaking event within the frame of BIONNALE 2019 conference.Representatives from academia and industry will attend the annual event to identify, engage and enter into strategic relationships. The networking character is one strength of the multi-sessional, international event with more than 900 attendees in the last year. BIONNALE 2019 will again focus on biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and medical technology.Registration deadline: 5 may 2019Registration website: https://bionnale-2019.b2match.io/