December 17
2018
17-12-18 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM CET
What do companies with R&D in Europe and Japan need to know in regard to the various employee invention legal systems?
This webinar explains the basics of different legal systems on employee remuneration in Japan and Germany, and will also provide some information on how this topic is dealt with in some other European jurisdictions.
It teaches who owns the right to an invention in each jurisdiction and how a company can take possession of the invention.
The webinar also covers the question of adequate remuneration for inventors.
It...
March 13
2019
March 14
2019
To help raise EU industrial competitiveness, the EU-Japan Centre began organising in-depth visits to world class European plants in 2013. Participants learn about the host company's 'lean journey' in its relentless drive to be competitive, and see the lean tools it uses in operation.
These best practice visits are designed to inspire the participants along their companies' lean journeys and can also provide valuable feedback to the host companies.
Our next visit:
13 & 14 March 2019
Mozelos PT
Lean in Europe visit #22 - Amorim Group (PT) - 13 & 14 March...
Europe
April 01
2019
September 30
2019
6-MONTH FELLOWSHIP IN JAPAN
POLICY ANALYSIS OF EU-JAPAN ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL ISSUES
The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation proposes a 6 month in-house fellowship scheme in Japan, designed to support its research and policy analysis of EU-Japan economic and industrial issues.
The Research Fellow will undertake research work on a selected priority topic of the Centre, which should result in a consistent policy report (70-100 pages), to be owned by the Centre.
Apart from research on a pre-determined topic, the Research Fellow will be expected to support the...
Japan
May 20
2019
May 31
2019
A 2-week mission to Japan to get an in-depth understanding of how to do business in Japan
How to succeed in Japan?
Do you wish to gain in-depth insight into the Japanese business environment?
Do you require a better understanding of your Japanese partners/competitors?
Do you need to learn more about Japanese management practices?
Are you about to be transferred to Japan?
Are you considering venturing into the Japanese market?
ABOUT THE MISSION
Since 1987, more than 600 companies across Europe have benefited from knowledge and concrete tools for better approaching...
Japan
June 24
2019
June 28
2019
Discover Japan approach to World-Class Manufacturing
Learn how Japanese firms achieve superior production standards
Focus on the latest trends by visiting the top manufacturing plants in Japan
Visit the real "GEMBA" (i.e. production site in Japan)
Meet senior Japanese industry leaders
Since the first edition in 1992, more than 700 participants from across all EU Member states have participated in this practical training course.
The 5-day World Class Manufacturing training mission provides an in-depth analysis of Japanese manufacturing methodology and is aimed...
Japan
August 01
2019
March 31
2020
For EU companies willing to host a Japanese intern in R&D.
Industrial placements in R&D for 8 months
>>> Testimonials at the bottom of this page <<<
'Vulcanus in Europe' offers EU based companies the possibility to host a Japanese trainee in R&D for 8 months (from August to March). A valuable addition to their workforce and a positive input in the development of their business with Japan.
For the trainees, this is the experience of a lifetime: A full immersion in the European business culture and the opportunity to acquire a know-how in...
Europe
September 01
2019
August 31
2020
Testimonials FROM former participants
Ms Gizem Cicek (TR) Trainee at Hitachi Research Lab – VinJ 2016/2017
"Can you imagine yourself feeling so lucky all the time? I couldn’t, until I got a chance to live in Japan." Read more
Ms Madalina IOVANICA (RO)Trainee at Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation – VinJ 2016/2017
"I applied for Vulcanus in Japan with the mindset that the program would, for sure substantially, improve my professional skills and stimulate my personal growth. And so it happened." Read more
What is it?
Vulcanus in Japan started in 1997. The...
Japan
September 01
2019
August 31
2020
Vulcanus in Japan student internship programme
Are you a company in Japan willing to host a European trainee? This programme is for you!
“Vulcanus in Japan” is a 1-year internship programme for European engineers and science-major students, managed by the EU-Japan Centre. Every year, highly skilled and motivated Vulcanus participants are selected to undertake industrial internships in Japan for 8 months, following an intensive 4-months’ Japanese language course and seminars. Typical internship projects range in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, ICT, Chemistry,...
Japan
October 08
2019
October 11
2019
Exhibit at the “BioJapan” Expo in Pacifico Yokohama
Gain knowledge about the market structure, sector analysis, business policy
Identify relevant key contacts (decision makers, R&D centres, business partners)
Establish relationships with potential partners (trade and technology) in the Global Biotechnology Industry
Benefit from face-to-face meetings leading to possible business opportunities
ABOUT THE MISSION
The Biotech Cluster/SME mission will be organised on the fringe of “BioJapan” Expo in Yokohama. During the fair (3 days) you will attend B2B meetings and...
Japan
November 18
2019
November 22
2019
Discover Japan approach to World-Class Manufacturing
Learn how Japanese firms achieve superior production standards
Focus on the latest trends by visiting the top manufacturing plants in Japan
Visit the real "GEMBA" (i.e. production site in Japan)
Meet senior Japanese industry leaders
Since the first edition in 1992, more than 700 participants from across all EU Member states have participated in this practical training course.
The 5-day World Class Manufacturing training mission provides an in-depth analysis of Japanese manufacturing methodology and is aimed...
Japan