Biotech Business Mission in Japan

We are delighted to inform you that the EU-Japan Centre is calling for applications for the upcoming Biotech Cluster/SME mission to Japan. We invite you to apply for the biotech business mission to Japan from 6-10 October 2025, organised by the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation. Only 12 participants will be selected.

The mission will begin in Osaka on 6 October, featuring the EU-Japan Biotech and Pharma Partnering Conference, which is a prime chance to connect with influential leaders and innovators in the biotech field. Following this, a site visit on 7 October offers a rare glimpse into the cutting-edge developments within Japan’s biotech landscape.

From 8-10 October, participants will engage with industry professionals at BioJapan 2025 in Yokohama, Asia’s foremost bio-industry event. As an exhibitor at our joint booth, you will receive professional support and translation services to enhance your visibility with Japanese biotech, pharma, and healthcare partners. This is an excellent opportunity to network with industry experts and investors.

Mission dates: From 6 to 10 October 2025

Place: Osaka and Yokohama, Japan

Application form: https://forms.eu-japan.eu/250962834296366

Application deadline: 12 June 2025

Places: 12

The programme targets EU SMEs and clusters active in the following sectors:

– Drug discovery
– Drug discovery support including AI-assisted drug development
– Regenerative medicine
– Digital Therapeutics such as drug-device combinations, non-pharmacological therapy systems

Costs:

– The EU-Japan Centre covers all costs directly related to the mission: the booth at the trade fair, transfer costs from Osaka to Yokohama, partnering activities.
– The participating company is expected to cover travel to/from Japan, accommodation and living expenses including local transportation and meals.

Programme’s objectives:

– Explore partnering opportunities with Japanese Biotech, Pharma, and Healthtech companies
– Meet and network with potential business partners in Japan
– Create new business opportunities and partnerships with Japanese companies
– Gain valuable insights and knowledge about the Japanese market to become more competitive on a global scale as an SME
– Prepare the ground for practical cluster cooperation with Japanese counterparts as a cluster

You can find additional details and access the application by clicking on the provided link:
https://www.eu-japan.eu/events/biotech-mission?check_logged_in=1

Do not miss this chance !