startup

Call for Innovation by Digital Garage: Open Network Lab Open Innovation

Digital Garage, Inc. is pleased to host an open innovation program, "Open Network Lab Open Innovation 1st Batch", to support startups worldwide with leading Japanese developers and other major companies in various fields.

Italy and Japan signed an MoU to cross-support their start-up activities

During the 32nd IJBG Assembly held in Venice on 1 December 2022, the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) agreed to cooperate, mutually supporting the two countries’ start-up companies to develop their businesses respectively in Japan and in Italy.

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.

Report: Japan’s Private Equity and Venture Capital Landscape for EU SMEs and Start-ups

The capital market for SMEs and start-ups consists of several segments,ranging from SME lending and crowdfunding to business angels and venture capital markets.

Webinar 173: Japan Private Equity and Venture Capital Landscape: Opportunities for EU SMEs and Start-ups

Jun

2021

The webinar is targeted to EU entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs seeking to access or strengthen their current positions in Japan’s entrepreneurial finance market.

Technology Transfer Webinar 25: Telling Your Story With Numbers: Building a Fundable Financial Model For Your Startup

Feb

2019

22-02-19 | 3:30 - 4:30 PM CETLooking to build a fundable financial model for your startup, but don't know where to start?You are not alone....

EU-Japan Centre's News

The Centre's June 2026 newsletter has been released !

The Centre quarterly newsletter, June 2026 issue, is now available. In this issue: Last chance…

Nippon Export Award 2026-27

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

JAPANESE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: 11 July - 16 July,2026

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

JAPANESE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: 04 July - 10 July,2026

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

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-…

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Centre's video

EU-Japan Newsletter, issue #94

EU-Japan Newsletter, issue #93

Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News March 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.