10 November 2025, Online, Munich, Germany
On 10 November 2025, Bavarian and Japanese companies and research institutions will meet at the hybrid event “Bavaria – Japan CONNECT: Strengthening Innovation, Supply Chains and Talent Together” at Würth Elektronik eiSos’ Hightech Innovation Center in Munich and online via TEAMS from Japan.
The event fosters sustainable business relations and innovation partnerships between high-tech companies from Bavaria and Japan in semiconductors and advanced electronics.
Organised by the Bavarian Chips Alliance, Cluster Automotive, and Cluster Power Electronics, the event is supported by the Enterprise Europe Network at Bayern Innovativ, the Japanese Consulate General in Munich, JETRO, SME Support Japan (SMRJ), the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, the Bavarian Representation Office in Japan and the Cluster-Offensive of the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs.
Japanese companies benefit from cost-free hybrid participation, enabling direct engagement with Bavarian firms without the need to travel. The event provides access to Bavarian partners, insights into Bavaria’s innovation ecosystem, and real-time cooperation opportunities in: semiconductor innovation, AI integration, power modules, wide-band-gap technologies, automotive intelligence.
Three thematic workshops feature lead presentations by key experts, followed by interactive sessions designed to foster discussion, identify common ground, and initiate cooperation in the areas: innovation and development, resilience of supply chains, talent training.
The Enterprise Europe Network plays a key role in facilitating bilateral cooperation. With contact points in Japan and Bavaria, and in collaboration with the EU-Japan Centre, it supports SMEs in establishing sustainable partnerships beyond the event.
Participation is free for Japanese companies joining remotely from Japan and for academic and research institutions. Registration online here.
Source: Bayern Innovativ mbh
Published: October 2025
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