Call for Expressions of Interest to participate in Government Services Business Mission to Japan – May 2026

Showcase your innovations at Government and Public Sector Week Japan in Tokyo!

Are you an EU-headquartered SME offering cutting-edge solutions for public services and local government innovation?

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation’s Japan Tax & Public Procurement (JTPP) Helpdesk 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, Japan’s premier trade show for municipal and public sector innovation.

This mission will spotlight European excellence in sectors such as:
• Government IT & digital transformation
• Waste and sewage processing
• Community building & urban renewal
• Social welfare & youth services innovation
• Childcare solutions
• Public space services (museums, libraries, parks, street furniture)
• Tourism & regional promotion solutions
• Public safety & security
• Infrastructure management

Why join?

• Present your solutions to thousands of Japanese municipal decision-makers
• Gain visibility in one of Asia’s most advanced public service markets
• Explore partnerships, pilot projects, and long-term opportunities
• Benefit from tailored support and visibility as part of an EU pavilion

If your company is active in one or more of these sectors and interested in joining this mission, we invite you to express your interest now. This is a non-binding step to help us assess demand and shape the program.

Deadline for expressions of interest: December 31, 2025
To express interest or request more details, please fill in this form.

Let’s bring European innovation to the heart of Japan’s public sector transformation!