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Scissor-type retractable structure

managed by Hiroshima University

TRL: 7

Availability: Licensing

Status: PCT Application

Engineering, Physical sciences

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Call for proposal to outsource the EU-Japan IP Helpdesk service in FY2026

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Call for proposal to outsource the assessment of eligible costs and desk check control of the EU-Japan Centre’s FY2025 work

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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

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call for proposal to outsource the Japan Tax and Public Procurement Helpdesk service for FY2026

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

Events

17/03/2026

Current status and challenges of the circular economy: Toward a growth-oriented resource-autonomous economy

EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation Policy SeminarCurrent status and challenges of the circular economy: Toward a growth-oriented resource-autonomous economy Tuesday 17 March 2026, 16:30–18…

Europe

14/09/2026 - 12/03/2027

Vulcanus in Europe - host a Japanese intern in R&D

A unique opportunity for EU companies to host Japanese S&T university students as interns for R&D Vulcanus in Europe 2026 - 2027: Deadline: 20 September (new companies) - 30 September…

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Monthly Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News February 2026

Report: Energy Storage Systems (ESS) in Japan

Report: Solar Power Industry Market in Japan

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