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27th EU-Japan Business Round Table Annual Meeting - 16 April 2026

Brussels, 16 April 2026 - The 27th Annual Meeting of the EU-Japan Business Round Table took place in Brussels and online. It was co-chaired by Dr. Nobuhiro Endo (Executive Advisor, NEC Corporation) and by Jeremy Grossas (Representative Director & President, Merck Biopharma Japan who was standing in for Belén Garijo, Chair of the Executive Board and CEO of Merck and BRT co-Chair).

First defence business mission to Japan starting new alliances for EU SMEs
The EU-Japan Centre organized its first business mission in the Defence business sector in Japan with 12 EU SMEs showing their wares at DSEI Japan 2025.
Minerva Policy Reports: Dual-Use and Advanced AI Systems in Japan
The EU-Japan Centre has recently published two reports under the Minerva Policy Report project. The topics are on Dual-Use and Advanced AI Systems.
Minerva Policy Report: Dual-use
This report examines the evolving landscape of dual-use technology trade and investment between the European Union (EU) and Japan, analyzing the challenges and opportunities that shape this important area of industrial cooperation
Japan-Estonia Defense Industry Exchange Seminar Strengthens Bilateral Cooperation
The Japan-Estonia Defense Industry Exchange Seminar, held during Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur’s visit to Japan, fostered collaboration between Estonian and Japanese defense companies. Organized in cooperation of the ATLA, JADI and Embassy of Estonia in Tokyo, the event strengthened bilateral ties, facilitating future cooperation in defense technology and innovation.
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Defence Business Mission in Japan
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Promote your company at DSEI Japan 2027 exhibition, Makuhari Messe, Chiba, with the support of the EU-Japan Centre.
Find your partner in Japan

YOU ARE AN EU SME and YOU WANT TO INTERNATIONALISE ?

FIND YOUR PARTNER IN JAPAN !
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE FOLLOWING SERVICES :

 

- Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)

EU-Alliance: defence and security mission in Japan
The European partnership EU-Alliance organises a mission in Japan in March 2023, for European SMEs whose activities are related to technical textiles, connectivity, advanced technologies, and advanced materials, for dual-use applications in the security and defence markets.
Defence Industrial Cooperation
The implementation of the European Defence Fund is well on tracks. Results from the 2019/2020 programme demonstrate that companies controlled by third countries can actually participate and be funded. Next calls for proposals should be published before the Summer break.
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Special Focus: Aerospace and Aeronautics

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