The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation, in collaboration with the Enterprise Europe Network Japan, is offering European startups and innovative companies the chance to become nominees for startup events in autumn 2023. These events provide excellent networking, pitching, and matchmaking opportunities to foster collaborations with Japanese companies. If you have been eyeing the Japanese market or seeking business partners in Japan, this is your chance to make significant progress.

Here are the upcoming events and programs:

-The Global Innovation Forum (GIF) – An Online Expo, Pitching, and Matchmaking Event: Date: 20 September – 9 November Website: https://gif.osaka.cci.or.jp/en/overview Note: Applications received until July 6 will be considered for this event. KGAP+ – Batch 10

Keihanna Global Acceleration Program Plus – An Online Acceleration Program: Date: End of October – early November (details tbc) Website: https://www.kgap.jp

-The Innovation Leaders Summit (ILS) – A Hybrid Open Innovation Matching Event: Date: 4-7 December Website: https://ils.tokyo/about

These events/programs offer various forms of matchmaking, pitching, and mentoring opportunities. They are particularly suitable for EU startups that have a strong interest in Japan but currently lack business partners in the country.

EU startups active in the following deep tech areas are encouraged to apply:
Renewable Energy, Environmental, Decarbonization Smart Grid, Chemicals, New Materials Digital Health & Care, Preventive Medicine Semiconductors, Electronic Components, Batteries Photonics, VR, AR & MR, Robotics, Mobility Wearable Devices, Smart Devices Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Blockchain Sensing, Telecom, 5G & 6G, IoT, M2M Construction, Civil Engineering, Smart Home, Smart City Biotechnology, Plant-Based Meat Agri Tech, Food Tech, Aquafarming.

For confirmation and further information, please contact us at the email address andreea.sorodoc@arhipelago.com, as soon as possible.

Application deadline: 18 August
Application form: https://forms.eu-japan.eu/231621628201950