Publications - Reports

In this section, you will find a selection of market reports, fact sheets and publications drawn up by industry experts. This page will be regularly updated and we encourage you to return for future developments.

Minerva Policy Report: Startup Ecosystem in Japan

Analysis of Japan’s startup policies, funding, government and private support sector, its connection with the U.S., as well as its areas of cooperation and complementarity with the EU

Report: Green Ammonia in Japan-Market and Technology Intelligence

This report presents an overview of Japan’s green ammonia ecosystem from a market entry and technology perspectives.

Minerva Policy Report: Potential of EU-Japan Cooperation in the Area of Green Steel

The report’s objective is to provide policymakers, industry leaders and research institutions with a structured comparison of how the EU and Japan can accelerate the transition to Green Steel and where cooperation is possible.

Minerva Policy Report: EU-Japan Solar Supply Chains - Shared Vulnerabilities and Cooperation Opportunities

This report examines how the EU and Japan can strengthen cooperation on solar photovoltaic (PV) supply chains.

Japanese Technology & Innovation Monitoring Watch - April 2026

In this series, we present a concise overview of key developments taking place in Japan in the last three to four months surrounding various technological sectors, including digital technology, robotics, green technologies, and aerospace.

Success Story: IKTOS

Founded in 2016, Iktos is a global leader in AI and robotics for drug discovery. Its generative AI technology designs molecules in silico, optimized to meet all key success criteria of a discovery project.

Export & Import EU-Japan Trade data 2025

The report focuses primarily on the trade balance between Japan, the EU and its constituent Member States in 2025.

Case Study: IVEP

Founded in 1966 as a research institute dedicated to the development of electrotechnical hardware, IVEP has spent nearly sixty years cultivating deep technical expertise and a strong engineering heritage.

Minerva Policy Report: Mapping of EU and Japan’s respective strengths in the hydrogen value chain

This report aims to provide a comprehensive mapping of the hydrogen value chains in Europe and Japan, assess complementarities, and identify policy and regulatory areas for enhanced cooperation.

Report: Solar Power Industry Market in Japan

This report provides a comprehensive overview on Japan’s solar power industry within the context of the country’s broader decarbonization targets and evolving energy policies.

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EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation

Joint venture established in 1987 by the European Commission (DG GROW) and the Japanese Government (METI) for promoting all forms of industrial, trade and investment cooperation between the EU and Japan.