Innovate

About Innovation

Innovation is seen as the key to economic success in the country, given the scarcity of natural resources and its rapidly ageing population. A renewed focus on achieving this in both the private and public sectors makes Japan the ideal market for European companies to enter.

Article: San-gaku-kan renkei: the Triple Helix Concept in Japan

Article written by Lyckle Griek, Owner, Japan U

Biotech mission to Japan pre-departure briefing

SEP

2015

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09:30 - 11:00

Clusters

From the early 2000s to 2020, the MEXT and the METI actively promoted the “Knowledge Cluster Initiative” and the “Industrial Cluster Project” as a means to reinforce international competitiveness and regional development and accelerate the formation of clusters.

ICT mission to Japan pre-departure briefing

OCT

2015

N.B.

09:30 - 11:00

Intellectual Property Rights

This section will provide you with more information about the Japanese protection system for intellectual property, the main procedures to follow and the major costs involved.

Report: A Practical Guide to Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement in Japan

About the Report

Report: Cluster Mapping in Japan 2016

2016 held mapping attempt of Japanese clusters.

Report: Cluster Mapping in Japan 2022

The EU-Japan Centre proceeded with a new screening online in order to identify new clusters and better assess already existing ones lastly identified in 2016.

Report: EU-Japan Cluster & Region Cooperation

About the Report

Report: Opportunities in nine digital technology areas

The report has the purpose to show a map of opportunities for venture firms, universities and research institutes in the EU to conduct knowledge transfer with Japanese counterparts in nine digital technology areas.

Report: Smart Cities in Japan

This report assesses the potential for EU-Japan cooperation and business development within the smart cities sector.

Research & Development

Japan’s reputation as an international hub for R&D has been established through heavy investment in this area, making the country a key destination for the establishment of cutting-edge R&D centres.

Start-up

The several policies and support programs provided by the government, the assistance of angel investors and crowdfunding and the openness of major corporations to support the start-up market, create increasing opportunities for European start-ups to flourish in the Japan market.

Success Story: Think Silicon S.A. / SME

Think Silicon S.A. – from Greece

Think Silicon S.A.

Webinar 168: EU-Japan.AI Project (H2020)

MAR

2021

10:30 - 11:30

Webinar 86: EU-Japan collaborative projects on Internet of Things and smart cities: ClouT, FESTIVAL and BigClouT

JAN

2017

How to benefit from EU-Japan joint cooperation programmes in the ICT sect

10:00 - 11:00

Webinar 88: EU-Japan Sunjet Project - Aeronautics

FEB

2017

How can European and Japanese organisations cooperate in aviation researc

10:30 - 11:30

Where can I find information about ongoing clinical trials in Japan?

Innovate

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Think Silicon S.A. – from Greece

How to benefit from EU-Japan joint cooperation programmes in the ICT sect

How can European and Japanese organisations cooperate in aviation researc

EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation