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N.B. This webinar is only open to participants in our October 2015 "Biotech Cluster and SME Mission to Japan"12 - 16 October EU-level biotech mission to JapanAbout the missionThe mission lasts 5 days and is composed of market-specific business seminars, group company visits, one-on-one meetings at a targeted trade fair with showcaseing and networking events to maximize opportunities for the EU participants. In addition, the mission will provide EU clusters the opportunity to benchmark with...

The Biotech ＆ Pharma Virtual Partnering Conference 2020 offers excellent business contacts to Japanese Pharma and Biotech companies. The event will focus on drug discovery and discovery support services including AI solutions.This year, the Biotech ＆ Pharma Partnering Conference, which has been held in Osaka for the last four years in October, will be held online as a virtual event over 3 days from 28 to 30 September. All meetings will be held in the form of video calls, which can be made...

— Latest update: December 2023 — In 2020, the Japanese agricultural biotechnology market was valued at about 615 billion yen. Japan remains one of the world’s largest per-capita importers of food and feed produced using modern biotechnologies. In Marketing Year 2021/2022, Japan imported 15 million metric tons (MT) of corn, 3,5 million MT of soybeans and 2,1 million MT of canola in which genetic engineering is predominantly used. Japan also imports huge amounts of processed foods containing...

In order to successfully build a network of Japanese colleagues, proper observance of Japanese business protocol is vital, as one significant faux pas could offend your prospective business partners and cost you a lucrative business opportunity. Despite its intimidating reputation, Japanese business protocol is quite similar to Western procedure: politeness, sensitivity and good manners are key. The main difference is that business meetings in Japan tend to be more formal, especially in the...

The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for applications for its new company mission aimed to support EU-Japan partnerships in and with Vietnam.

The EU-Japan Centre is organizing in cooperation with the City of Sapporo a webinar on: “The Sapporo Model: A Compact City Powering a Sustainable Future”.

A business survey has been launched under the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Implementation Facility Instrument regarding the third year of EPA implementation.

The 5-day online training provides an in-depth analysis of Japanese manufacturing methodology with the aim of improving EU companies competitiveness.

The Centre is currently inviting EU Clusters and SMEs to apply for the next nanotech mission to Japan starting in January 2019. The mission, targeting the nanotech sector will be organised on the fringes of "nano tech 2019" International Nanotechnology Exhibition & Conference in Tokyo, Japan (http://www.nanotechexpo.jp/)Mission dates: From 29 January to 1 February 2019Application deadline: Thursday, 4 October 2019.More information on: https://www.eu-japan.eu/events/nanotech-cluster-sme-mission -...

The Centre is currently inviting EU manager working in EU manufacturing companies to apply for the next "World Class Manufacturing" Training Mission in Japan in June 2019.The 5-day World Class Manufacturing training mission provides an in-depth analysis of Japanese manufacturing methodology and is aimed exclusively at EU managers with knowledge of WCM practices and an engineering background.Training dates: 24 - 28 June 2019 in JapanApplication deadline: Thursday, 21 March 2019More information on...

The Centre is currently inviting EU Clusters and SMEs to apply for the next nanotech mission to Japan in February 2017. The mission, targeting the nanotech sector will be organised on the fringes of "nano tech 2017" International Nanotechnology Exhibition & Conference in Tokyo, Japan (http://www.nanotechexpo.jp/)Mission dates: from 13 to 17 February 2017Application deadline: Thursday, 27 October 2016.More information on: http://www.eu-japan.eu/events/nanotech-cluster-sme-mission - or contact...

The programme is designed to provide participants with a deeper understanding of the inner workings of Japanese companies and equip them with the tools needed to identify promising business partnership opportunities.

In 2013, the EU-Japan Centre launched a reference website for all EU companies wishing to do business with Japan: "EU BUSINESS IN JAPAN" (www.eubusinessinjapan.eu). The objective of this website is to provide practical information for EU businesses in need of clear guidelines on trade and investment opportunities in Japan, including practical information on Japanese business sectors (market surveys, etc.) and advice on overcoming various barriers to the Japanese market (i.e. corporate taxation...

The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for expert report proposals for its "About Japan" information website (www.eubusinessinjapan.eu).With this new call, the EU-Japan Centre wants to expand its range of covered subjects, as well as update some of its previous reports.The deadline for submitting proposals is Wednesday, 30 Septembre 2020.Reports delivery period: to be determined between JAN - MAR 2021.In addition to the listed topics, experts are invited to submit any ideas or suggestions of...

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is launching a series of calls for experts for the upcoming period.

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is looking for experts with detailed knowledge of Japan’s Biotech and Japan’s Business culture.

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is exploring the launch of a business mission to Japan in May 12-15, 2026, giving 10–15 selected companies an opportunity to exhibit at the Government & Public Sector Week Japan.

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is actively seeking a Pre-Departure Briefing (PDB) expert in the Smart Factory and Robotics sectors.

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is seeking an expert to deliver a 60-minute online Pre-Departure Briefing (PDB) for EU SMEs/clusters preparing for the Green Business Mission 2026 in Tokyo.