R&D

September 21

2021

Webinar 179: Latest trends in biotechnology research in Japan

The webinar targets start-ups with innovative biotech-related products or services that look for funding from Japanese medical, agricultural, chemical or environmental industries.

Report: Latest trends in biotechnology research in Japan

Japan spends consistently over 3% of its GDP on R&D, of which some 70% come from industry. Concerning biotech-related R&D, more than half is directed towards pharmaceutical and medical goals, but agricultural, industrial and environmental biotech are recently getting more attention in view of a future “bioeconomy” based on “smart cells” and a better integration of biological and digital innovations.

Revised guidelines for R&D tax credits

METI published revised guidelines for the R&D tax credit scheme, following the 2015 tax reforms of April 2015.

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Apply to “Eyes on Japan”: Free customized market research
The EU-Japan Centre For Industrial Cooperation is pleased to introduce “Eyes on Japan”, which aims…
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Weekly Japanese Industry and Policy News Nov. 25 -Dec. 1, 2022
The EU-Japan Centre is pleased to start a new weekly service by publishing brief summary of the…

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31/12/2022
LEAN MASTERCLASS
An 8-part lecture series giving a sound introduction to the practical concepts of applied lean. The EU-Japan Centre Lean Masterclass consisted of lectures, by Professor Richard Keegan, focussing on…
10/01/2023
'About Japan' webinar series 204: Rethinking strategy for Japan - B2C
10-01-23 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM CET   Do you want strategic insight, tactical guidance and real-life examples of how to succeed in the Japanese market? Upon providing an overview of relevant B2C…

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WCM 30 years video   Find out about WCM celebrating 30 years video
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Case study - Treefrog  TreeFrog Therapeutics is a French…
Report: Guide to Double Taxation Conventions between the EU and Japan Expert: Ioannis Tzoumas  Publication…