innovation

Helsinki Innovation Forum: Strengthening Japan-Finland Collaboration

Connecting Japanese Companies with Helsinki’s innovation, research, and startup ecosystem

TechBIZKON X: Meet High-Potential LifeTech Startups from Europe and Japan

European and Japanese LifeTech startups meet corporates, institutions and investors in Tokyo for pitches and matchmaking.

Tokyo Opens Launchpad for Foreign Deep Tech Companies

Tokyo Metropolitan Governments new “Deep Tech Tokyo Launchpad” offers substantial support for innovative companies.

Record Japanese Startup Participation at Nexus 2026

14 Japanese startups selected for Luxembourg’s flagship tech event Nexus 2026.

Italian Pavilion at SusHi Tech 2026

Italian startups showcased innovation at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026.

Malmö delegation joins SusHi Tech Tokyo and G-NETS

Malmö delegation joins SusHi Tech Tokyo and G-NETS for sustainable development discussions and innovative collaboration

EU-Japan Cities Foster Startup Ecosystems

Under the EU’s International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) programme, European and Asia-Pacific cities are strengthening cooperation through the Community of Practice on “Economy in Cities – Start-ups, Innovation Ecosystems and Branding.” The initiative brings together leading innovation hubs from Europe, including Grenoble Alpes Métropole, Warsaw, Espoo, Torino, Leuven, Bielsko-Biała, Tallinn and Cork, with Nagoya City serving as the lead Japanese city, alongside Melbourne in Australia and other non-EU partners.

IURC Communities of Practice engage EU and Japan

EU and Japanese regions and cities launch innovation-focused Communities of Practice under IURC Programme.

EU-Japan negotiation concluded for Japan's association to Horizon Europe

The European Union (EU) and Japan issued the Japan-EU Joint Statement and Japan-EU Competitiveness Alliance at the Japan–EU summit meeting held last July.

IURC2 Kicks Off in Japan

Advancing EU–Japan Sustainable Urban and Regional Cooperation

Sardinian startups connect with Japan’s tech ecosystem

Sardinian startups explore new opportunities in Japan’s innovation ecosystem.

Lombardy Excellence for Sustainable Development Showcased at Expo 2025 Osaka

A workshop showcased Lombardy’s sustainable innovation, EU projects, and international collaboration at Expo 2025 Osaka.

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EU-Japan Centre's News

[Invest in EU Hub] Launch of the Monthly Newsletter – September 2026 Issue Now Available

このたび、日本企業の欧州での投資・事業展開に役立つ情報を日本語と英語で月1回お届けするニュースレターを創刊し、第1号（2026年9月号）を公開しました。近年、日EU関係が幅広く発展し、…

The Centre's October 2026 newsletter has been released !

The Centre quarterly newsletter, October 2026 issue, is now available. In this issue: Call for…

JAPANESE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: 03 - 09 October ,2026

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

JAPANESE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: 19 September - 02 October ,2026

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

Events

Online

15/09/2026

Webinar | Intellectual Property Basics in the EU – Protecting Your Investments

The EUIPO and EPO, in cooperation with the EU-Japan Centre, are organising this webinar for Japanese companies. It will introduce practical examples of how companies can protect their brands, designs…

Online

30/09/2026

European Commission Webinar: Digital Product Passport (DPP) for Batteries

On 30 September, the European Commission will host a webinar on the Digital Product Passport (DPP) under the EU Batteries Regulation. The webinar will cover the latest developments, key…

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EU-Japan Newsletter, issue #95

Invest in EU Hub newsletter - September 2026

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EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation

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.