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Host Companies wanted for the next Vulcanus in Japan session

Recruitment of host companies in Japan for the “Vulcanus in Japan” programme 2026-2027.

Welcome to the new ‘Vulcanus in Japan’ cohort!

This August, 23 students in engineering and other scientific fields arrived in Japan to begin their 8-month Vulcanus in Japan internship programme.

Vulcanus in Japan - A training programme for students in engineering and other scientific fields

Aug

2026

Internship programme in Japan for students in engineering / scientific studies (from EU / SMP-SME Pillar associated countries*)

EU-Japan Centre's News

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

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is currently accepting applications to the call for…

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

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is currently accepting applications to the call for…

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

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is currently accepting applications to the call for…

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

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is currently accepting applications to the call for…

JAPANESE ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: 14 - 20 February, 2026

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…

Library

Monthly Japanese Policy and Regulatory Developments News February 2026

Report: Energy Storage Systems (ESS) in Japan

Report: Solar Power Industry Market in Japan

Report: Food Distribution Channels in Japan

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