SMEs internationalization

Japanese entrepreneur takes on the challenge of starting a company in Finland

The article interviews a Japanese entrepreneur about Finland’s work-life balance and business scene.

PIMAP4Sustainability - Call for training, services & international mission to Japan

European SMEs working on photonics, advanced materials, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, metalworking, and industrial production can receive funding to follow a training or acquire a service related to the green transition, internationalization, or participate to the international mission to Japan in June 2024.

Seminar report: EU SME Support to Internationalization in the context of the EU-Japan EPA

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An Assessment on the Sources of Finance and Business Support for EU SME’s Seeking to Internationalise in Japan

EU SMEs present in Japan with a branch office - a mapping attempt

Following the survey “Opportunities for the Internationalisation of Small and Medium Enterprises”* commissioned by the European Commission in August 2011 with the aim of identifying the opportuniti

In Search for Growth - Towards a New Role for SMEs in EU-Japan Relations

In the present publication the SMEs internationalization topic is approached from several angles and perspectives.

EU-Japan Centre's News

Nippon Export Award 2026-27

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

Last chance to apply - WCM training October 2026

Call for Applications: WCM October 2026 – 56th edition Applications are now open for the 56th…

Call for experts - Sectoral and cross-cultural workshops (Market Access workshops)

The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for experts who specialize in specific industrial sectors…

Last chance to apply - Biotech mission to Japan 2026

Last call for applications: Biotech Business Mission to Japan 2026 The EU-Japan Centre is…

Last chance to apply - Digital mission to Japan 2026

Last call for applications: Digital Solutions Business Mission in Japan 2026 The EU-Japan Centre…

Call for Applications: Industry Experts for Business Training Modules (day 2)

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is seeking experienced industry specialists to serve…

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-…

Library

EU-Japan Newsletter, issue #93

Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News March 2026

Monthly Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News February 2026

Report: Energy Storage Systems (ESS) in Japan

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