Apply for our Digital Business Mission

Are you running a business that specialises in digital technologies — such as AI, cybersecurity, IoT- and looking for new ways to expand internationally, meet trusted partners, and gain visibility in one of the most technologically advanced markets in the world?

Then the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation invites you to apply to our Digital Solutions Business Mission in October 2026, taking place from 13–16 October at Makuhari Messe (near Tokyo). Exhibit within a joint EU-Japan booth at CEATEC, Japan's largest digital innovation fair. The 2025 edition attracted nearly 100,000 attendees, 810 exhibiting companies and organisations, and 222 conference sessions.

For all mission participants, the EU-Japan Centre will provide:

• Two online business and market training modules scheduled prior to the mission
• Entrance fees for events and trade fair in the scope of the mission
• A standardised display stand in the shared booth of the EU-Japan Centre
• Assistance by EU-Japan Centre staff (such as for promotion, B2B meetings)
• Professional interpreters at the joint EU-Japan Centre booth and at the trade fair
• Translation of the poster and the company/cluster profile, as well as printing of the poster for the exhibition
• Tailored 1-to-1 meetings with Japanese counterparts (arranged by the EU-Japan Centre)
• Custom-built IP-related advice and Public Procurement Tender Scan (on-demand)
• Hotel accommodation, arranged by the EU-Japan Centre, from Monday 12 October (before the start of the mission) to Friday 16 October (check-out morning). All selected participants will be provided with the same room type.

Mission participants are responsible for covering flight and other travel expenses to the starting point of the mission in Japan and after mission completed, and living expenses including local transportation and meals.

Don’t miss this chance to expand your international footprint

Click here to apply before 18 June 2026 

Any questions? Contact m.reali@eu-japan.eu