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Weekly Japanese Industry and Policy News
The EU-Japan Centre is pleased to start a new weekly service by publishing brief summary of the latest information from the Japanese governmental organizations & private companies/organizations. A couple of minutes reading to be informed about what is happening in Japan's policy, economy, EU-Japan relations, and innovation.
Innovation: Supporting cooperation between Europe and Japan
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is one of the 6 winning regions of the European programme "International Urban and Regional Cooperation" IURC EU-Japan, which supports cooperation for innovation between European regions and Japanese prefectures.
Proposal call for drug discovery research
Asahi Kasei Pharma has announced the new application period for their annual “Open Innovation” solicitation of proposals for drug discovery research.
EU-Japan Region-to-Region Innovation Cooperation Project
The European Commission has selected the six regions in the European Union (EU) and five Japanese prefectures below to participate in the EU-Japan Region-to-Region Innovation Cooperation Project of the EU's International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) programme.
European start-ups participate in dedicated matchmaking events in Japan
The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation nominated European start-ups for 3 major start-up events in Japan.
Upcoming pitching event with UNIDO
The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation and UNIDO are organising a pitching and networking event to connect EU and Japanese companies interested in working together in Africa.
Smart Manufacturing Matchmaking 2022
17-18 November 2022, online Sector: smart manufacturing and industry 4.0 Registration deadline: 17 November 2022
“Diversity in Science” - Panel Discussion
How can Japanese universities promote diversity and create environments where innovation truly thrives? This question will be addressed in a panel discussion on 19 October, with a keynote speech by Prof. Dr. Kaori Hayashi (Executive Vice President at The University of Tokyo).
Digital Innovation Hubs Seminar
Adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies by SMEs in Japan is a key policy objective. EU-Japan.AI and AI-REGIO seminar presented the DIH concept to relevant policymakers, as well as research and innovation actors in Japan who are well-placed to create equivalent organisations.
PIMAP+ delegation in Japan
The PIMAP+ consortium coordinated by ALPHA-RLH has organized a learning expedition in Tokyo from June 20 to June 23.
European Innovation Scoreboard 2022
The Commission has published today the 2022 edition of the European Innovation Scoreboard, which reveals that the EU's innovation performance has grown by about 10% since 2015.
The EU and Japan open Horizon Europe association talks
Leaders at the EU-Japan Summit taking place in Tokyo agreed to start exploratory talks on Japan’s possible association to the EU's key research & innovation funding programme Horizon Europe. Association is the closest form of international cooperation on research and innovation with third countries, and it could pave the way for an intensified cooperation in research and innovation between the EU and Japan.

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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…

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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-…

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