biotech

EU-Japan Centre Biotech Business mission to Japan: two success stories

Two success stories for the Biotech Business Mission.

Biotech Business Mission Application starts in April - Deadline: 11 June 2026

Oct

2026

Bavarian & Japanese biotech clusters connect at leading life science events

Bavaria and Japan’s biotech ecosystems strengthen global ties at leading international life science events.

Genopole and CEBR organized “Kobe Bootcamp” to boost EU–Japan biotech ties

European clusters and companies were invited to “Kobe bootcamp” ahead of Osaka partnering event and BioJapan fair.

Biotech Business Mission to Japan 2025

Highlights from the 12th Edition of the EU-Japan Biotech Business Mission!

Daiichi Sankyo becomes “Golden Ticket” sponsor of the BioM biotech incubator MAxL

The Japanese pharmaceutical company Daiichi Sankyo has become a “Golden Ticket” sponsor of the BioM incubator MAxL (Munich Accelerator Life Sciences & Medicine) in Munich, Germany.

MedTech & Pharmaceuticals made in Poland at Japan Health Osaka 2025

This time the destination was not Tokyo, but Osaka. Due to Expo 2025 Osaka, the last week of June was held under the theme of "Health and Well-being".

Czech high-tech holographic microscope to boost Japanese biotech and pharma industries

How the EU-Japan Centre supported a Czech company in accessing the Japanese market. Read our new case study!

EU-Japan Biotech & Pharma Partnering Conference

Sep

2025

International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy

Confindustria Piemonte is co-organising the 15th edition of IFIB - International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy, aimed at strengthening the bioeconomy network in the Euro-Mediterranean area and promoting partnerships.

Success story – Cilcare

Cilcare is a French biotech SME that focuses on the early detection and treatment of hearing disorders. Learn about its journey to the Japanese market.

Biotech Mission Case study: NovAlix

NovAlix is a drug discovery-focused Contract Research Organization (CRO) that was founded in Strasbourg, France, in 2002. Learn about its journey to the Japanese market.

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EU-Japan Centre's News

Minerva Policy Reports: Call for Expert Proposals - Bioeconomy

The Minerva Policy Reports deliver comprehensive research on the dynamic political, economic, and…

The Centre's June 2026 newsletter has been released !

The Centre quarterly newsletter, June 2026 issue, is now available. In this issue: Last chance…

Minerva Policy Reports: Call for Expert Proposals - July 2026

The Minerva Policy Reports deliver comprehensive research on the dynamic political, economic, and…

Nippon Export Award 2026-27

The Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ) is organizing the 13th edition of the…

Events

Japan

16/03/2026 - 19/03/2026

Green Business Mission in Japan

The next mission will take place from 23-26 March, 2027 Planned application period: September - early November 2026 Please note that this page is still under construction; content relating to…

Japan

05/10/2026 - 09/10/2026

Biotech Business Mission in Japan

Mission dates: 05 - 09 Oct 2026 Are you active in the biotech, pharma, or related healthcare sectors and seeking business, technology, or collaboration opportunities in Japan? This autumn, the EU-…

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EU-Japan Newsletter, issue #94

EU-Japan Newsletter, issue #93

Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News March 2026

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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.