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Nanotech Business Mission in Japan

Japan
Nanotech Business Mission in Japan – Advanced materials, processes and enabling technologies
Application Deadline: September 24 2026

 

Are you running a business that specialises in advanced materials, processes or enabling technologies? Would you like to develop business in Japan and beyond?

The EU-Japan Centre invites European companies and clusters to apply to the Nanotech Business Mission in Japan in December 2026. The mission includes participation in nano tech 2026, a leading Japanese trade fair for advanced materials, processes and enabling technologies.



ABOUT THE MISSION

The Nanotech Mission offers a unique entry point into the Japanese market. Mission participants will exhibit and take part in nano tech 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight, a leading fair in Japan for materials, processes and enabling technologies addressing current technological and societal challenges. nano tech 2026 is jointly held with related fairs such as neo-functional material, Surtech, Convertech, MEMS Sensing & Network System, Renewable Energy and InterAqua. All co-located events together attracted 52,844 attendees, 385 exhibiting companies and organisations in the last edition.

This mission offers:

  • Exhibition space under the joint EU-Japan Centre booth at nano tech 2026
  • Tailored 1-to-1 meetings with Japanese counterparts, pre-arranged with the EU-Japan Centre’s support
  • Networking opportunities with Japanese and international stakeholders
  • Number of participants: up to 16



SERVICES OFFERED BEFORE THE MISSION

Before travelling to Japan, participants will be provided with two online training modules to prepare for the mission. The sessions are currently scheduled in the mornings of 19 and 20 November (TBC). Details of the agenda for each day of training will be communicated in due course.



PLANNED SCHEDULE

  • 14 Dec. (Mon): Recommended arrival in Tokyo
  • 15 Dec. (Tue): Site-visit (TBC)
  • 16 Dec. (Wed): nano tech 2026 || Networking Event (TBC)
  • 17 Dec. (Thu): nano tech 2026 || Pitching (TBC)
  • 18 Dec. (Fri): nano tech 2026



OBJECTIVES

  • Help EU companies initiate and develop connections in Japan
  • Support EU companies with identifying potential partners for future business and innovation partnerships
  • Offer first-hand exposure and promotion of EU companies’ technologies and services to prospective clients in Japan
  • Support EU firms with actionable insights into the Japanese market, IP regulation, public procurement opportunities and the R&D


APPLY NOW: Registration – Nanotech Business Mission in Japan 2026 | EU-Japan Centre

 

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