Access to finance

Report: Japan’s Private Equity and Venture Capital Landscape for EU SMEs and Start-ups

The capital market for SMEs and start-ups consists of several segments,ranging from SME lending and crowdfunding to business angels and venture capital markets.

Webinar 173: Japan Private Equity and Venture Capital Landscape: Opportunities for EU SMEs and Start-ups

Jun

2021

The webinar is targeted to EU entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs seeking to access or strengthen their current positions in Japan’s entrepreneurial finance market.

Report: Financing Sources for EU SMEs in Japan

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Webinar 126: Financial Support in Japan for EU SMEs

Oct

2018

What are the different ways for EU SMEs to access financing in Japan?It has always been difficult for EU SMEs to access financing, even in their home market.

EU-Japan Centre's News

call for proposal to outsource the yearly maintenance service for IT networks and related services, computer hardware and software in the Head Office in Japan in FY2026

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is currently accepting applications to the call for…

call for proposal to outsource the Japan Tax and Public Procurement Helpdesk service for FY2026

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is currently accepting applications to the call for…

JAPANESE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: 24 - 30 January, 2026

The EU Japan Centre is releasing a weekly press review covering Japan's economic and business…

Weekly Digest of Public Sector Tenders, Week 5 (January 27-February 2, 2026)

JTPP Helpdesk's Weekly Digest of Public Sector Tenders brings you a curated snapshot of government…

Events

Europa House

10/12/2025

INNOVATION DAY

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation and EURAXESS Japan are pleased to announce Innovation Day 2025, an on-site event highlighting cutting-edge European and Japanese projects. The…

Japan

16/02/2026 - 20/02/2026

WCM (World Class Manufacturing)

Mission dates: 16-20 February 2026 ABOUT THE MISSION Since 1992, the World Class Manufacturing (WCM) training programme has helped over a thousand participants from all EU member states. The five-…

Library

Monthly Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News February 2026

Report: Energy Storage Systems (ESS) in Japan

Report: Solar Power Industry Market in Japan

Report: Food Distribution Channels in Japan

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