このたび、日本企業の欧州での投資・事業展開に役立つ情報を日本語と英語で月1回お届けするニュースレターを創刊し、第1号（2026年9月号）を公開しました。
近年、日EU関係が幅広く発展し、…
"Step in Japan" is a support initiative for SMEs, offered free of charge.
It acts as a landing pad for SMEs(*) based in the EU or SMP associated country (**), planning on entering into or expanding within Japan.
The initiative encompasses a full range of essential support measures for businesses:
- free office space in Japan: a “hot desk” in Tokyo on the Centre’s premises that includes an internet connection and telephone (***) for up to 1 month (a maximum of 2 beneficiaries per time slot);
- full access to meeting and seminar facilities within the Centre’s premises;
- a help desk for information inquiries on business in Japan;
- assistance with using the Enterprise Europe Network service while in Japan. (****)
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be:
- working for an SME(*) that is a juridical person based and headquartered in:
- the European Union, or
- a European country associated to the Single Market Programme, SME Pillar of the SMP(**)
- working in a management position
- at least 20 years of age at the date of submission of the application form
APPLICATION FORM TO BE SUBMITTED
(*) SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are companies meeting the standard European Commission criteria for an SME.
(**) Please check the status of your country here.
(***) unlimited local calls
(****) If you wish to benefit from the support of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) in your internationalisation process, the Centre will be pleased to introduce you to the relevant organisation in your area in charge of the EEN support
