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Sicily4Expo Incoming Missions

24
Oct
2015
The Region Sicily is playing a leading role on Expo2015 (www.expo2015.org) organising a series of different initiatives both in Milan and Sicily. In cooperation with the local Enterprise Europe Network partners (Confindustria Sicilia, Consorzio Arca, Consorzio Catania Ricerche) 4 multisectoral missions consisting in business presentations, bilateral meetings and company visits to Sicilian companies and clusters will be organised.It is a unique opportunity to discover the business environment of the biggest region in Italy and to start new business and technological relations.For each event, the Region Sicily – Department of Productive Activities will cover all the mission costs to 60 foreign operators (buyers, but also companies/clusters interested in a collaboration with Sicilian companies on R&D, or interested in starting joint ventures).The Region Sicily will cover all expenses related to:return flight from Japan to Italy (economy class) for one company/organisation representative (if there is a second member he will have to pay her/his own costs)accommodation for 3 nightsspecialised assistance during the B2B meetingscompany visitsMissions 1 and 2 will be held in Palermo and Mazara del Vallo. Mission 3  will have a 1 day stopover in Milan at the Expo before continuing to Catania.MISSION 1 - Company Mission with B2B sessions in western Sicily - PalermoDates: 12-15 July 2015Deadline for registration: 10 July 2015Sectors covered: Agrofood, Organic food, Tourism, Fashion and design (including jewelry and accessories), Craftmanship, Marinehttps://www.b2match.eu/sicily4expo-palermoMISSION 2 - Company Mission with B2B sessions in eastern Sicily – Mazara del ValloDates: 08-11 October 2015Deadline for registration: 18 September 2015Sectors covered: Agrofood, Tourism, Marinehttp://www.bluesealand.it/en-us/bluesealand.aspxMISSION 3 – Sicily Agrofood Clusters - Company Mission with clusters presentations in Milan at Expo2015, Italy Pavillion, and B2B sessions in Catania, SicilyDates: 25-28 October 2015Deadline for registration: 22 October 2015Sectors covered: Agrofoodhttps://www.b2match.eu/sicily4expo-milano-catania Main requirement for approval of profiles is the quality of the application.Then, the criteria is "first come first served", trying to keep a balance on the different sectors of each event. The final say, in any case, is on the Region representative.

Cluster-To-Cluster Conference and Matchmaking Welcomes Japanese Clusters

17
Oct
2015
300 participants representing 150 clusters from 24 countries, and 433 cluster-to-cluster meetings, made the 2nd BSR Stars Cluster-to-Cluster Conference and Matchmaking to Europe's largest cluster matchmaking event in 2014. BSR Stars’ annual meeting point for key cluster staff returns again this year on 17-18 September in Copenhagen. The cluster-to-cluster conference and matchmaking is dedicated to matching clusters (and SME networks) with each other. The theme of this year event is "Innovation by Combination”.Target participant: cluster entitySector: multisectoralRegistration deadline: 1 September 2015https://www.b2match.eu/cluster-to-cluster-2015

Welcome to Dusseldorf - Rehacare B2B MISSION

14
Oct
2015
16
Oct
2015
A 3-day B2B mission will be organised in October alongside the “International Rehacare” fair, which will offer a unique opportunity for Japanese companies operating in the rehacare-sector (rehabilitation care prevention inclusion, living-aids mobility) to optimise their business opportunities in Germany.REHACARE is the leading international trade fair for rehabilitation, prevention, inclusion and care. Over 800 national and international exhibitors will be presenting a combination of product demonstrations and complex system solutions as well as a wide range of information in the form of special theme parks, seminars and workshops.During the mission, companies from Japan will have the opportunity to establish international contacts with exhibitors – for future business technology transfer or R&D collaboration – through pre-arranged individual meetings (organised by the EEN partner ZENIT, a Centre of Innovation and Technology in North Rhine-Westphalia) with the aim of conducting business agreements.The program includes:Introductory workshop “Rehacare in Germany and its potential”B2B meetings at the fair with exhibitors whose profiles will be carefully selected to meet the demands of the Japanese profilesB2B meetings with other German companies (independent of the fair) in their plants or at the premises of ZENITVisits to institutions or companies (depending of the thematic focus of the Japanese participants) View the attached files for more information.The mission is targeting Japanese companies only that can register by filling in the webform. (The application period is closed)The deadline for registration is: 15 July 2015 **********************To comply with the Travel Agency Act, our Tokyo office cannot take care of the inquiries for this mission.Please directly contact the Brussels office in English (info-eu@een-japan.eu.)********************** 

Welcome to Ostrava - ICT Sector B2B Mission

13
Oct
2015
15
Oct
2015
The Czech Republic is one of Europe´s top locations for information and communication technology. The Czech Republic’s ICT-friendly policies, skilled workforce, good infrastructure and well-developed optical-fibre network make it the most prominent location in the EU in terms of ICT. In order to maintain the country’s competitiveness, massive investments in ICT infrastructure are expected from the Czech government during the 2014 – 2020 period, as ICT is one of the government’s designated priority sectors.The world´s top ICT companies have branches in Ostrava (e.g.: Tieto, IBM, DHL, Stora Enso). Ostrava has been gaining importance in recent years and is on the path to greater international recognition thanks to projects such as IT4Innovations National Supercomputing Centre. Ostrava is home to the country’s top universities and research institutes.This mission is specifically designed for ICT companies and consists of an international ICT brokerage event that will take place on October 15th, where each participant may have up to 15 pre-scheduled bilateral meetings (each meeting will take up to 20 minutes). It is a unique opportunity for Japanese companies to meet potential business partners from different countries in pre-arranged face-to-face meetings.The Japanese companies can also attend a workshop about the possibilities of doing business in the Czech Republic and visit innovation centres and companies.View the attached file for more information.The mission is targeting Japanese companies only that can register by filling in the webform. (The application period is closed)The deadline for registration is: 15 July 2015Minimum number of participantsThe mission will be held if 2 companies at least will have registered by the time of the deadline **********************To comply with the Travel Agency Act, our Tokyo office cannot take care of the inquiries for this mission.Please directly contact the Brussels office in English (info-eu@een-japan.eu.)**********************

Brokerage Event on Key Enabling Technologies

06
Oct
2015
The French and German National Contact Points and Enterprise Europe Network Alsace, in collaboration with the Europe Alsace Network, will organise an EU Brokerage Event on KETs in Horizon 2020.Focusing on Key Enabling Technologies (KETs) : Nanotechnologies and Advanced Materials, Biotechnologies, Advanced Manufacturing and Processing; FoF (Factories of the Future), EeB (Energy efficiency in Buildings), SPIRE.The objectives of the brokerage event are to present the European Union’s new NMBP Work Programme 2016 – 2017 of the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation “Horizon 2020” and to prepare future co-operations between participants. The corresponding calls for proposals will most likely be published in the third quarter of this year, for submission of proposals in early 2016.Participants will have the opportunity to present their own project concepts and to meet representatives from companies/SMEs, universities and research organisations in order to exchange ideas during pre-arranged meetings.https://www.b2match.eu/kets2016/ 

Welcome to Brno the “Heart of Europe” - Mechanical Engineering B2B Mission

13
Sep
2015
15
Sep
2015
In September, alongside the International Engineering Fair (MSV), the leading industrial trade fair in Central Europe, a B2B mission will be organised offering a unique opportunity for Japanese companies operating in mechanical engineering activities to optimise their business opportunities within the Central Europe region and the city of Brno. The mission will consist of a seminar introducing business opportunities in the Czech market combined with visits to local companies with cutting edge technologies and/or innovative centres in the Czech Republic. In addition the Japanese delegation will be able to attend the International Engineering fair MSV 2015 and to participate in “Contact-Contract” the B2B event organised on the fringes of the trade fair, to meet with potential partners. MSV 2015: “A traditional industry meeting with new impulses” is the most important industrial products and technologies show in Central Europe. The main theme of this year's edition is “Industry 4.0” i.e. an automated and integrated industry, which will be the next development stage of industrial production. Alongside the fair, activities focusing on environmental technologies, transport and logistics will be held providing participants with up-to-date information. View the attached file for more information. The mission is targeting Japanese companies only that can register by filling in the webform. The deadline for registration is: (The application period is closed) Minimum number of participants The mission will be held if 3 companies at least will have registered by the time of the deadline

Asia Business Week Ireland

07
Jul
2015
13
Jul
2015
The Asia Business Week Ireland will take place from the 8th to the 14th of July 2015 in Dublin and Cork, Ireland. Asia Business Week Ireland is a C-Summit style event focusing on how Ireland can increase business with Asia. EEN partner the Dublin Chamber of Commerce is jointly organising this event with key government departments and agencies. Asia Business Week Ireland will promote Asia-Ireland business relations on the themes of Education & Global Talent (Dublin) and Food & Agritech (Cork).The week will feature a series of business and cultural events to promote business learning to drive economic success between Irish, European and Asian businesses. The official website contains all relevant updates regarding the event.

International B2B Wine Meetings on Vinexpo 2015

15
Jun
2015
The French EEN partner CCI International Aquitaine is organizing a B2B event in the frame of the Vinexpo 2015 fair.The event is open to wine and spirits trade professionals and associated businesses (restaurants, Duty Free, etc.).The registration process will start on the 2nd of March 2015.Deadline for registration is 10 June 2015.Japanese companies can register for the B2B event at: https://www.b2match.eu/vinexpo2015Please note that participants to the B2B event will also have to register as visitors to the fair itself. To obtain the free access pass please use the following link:http://bordeaux.vinexpo.com/en/why-visit/visiting-vinexpo/visiting-vinexpo-copy

Coolsweep Bilbao brokerage event

02
Jun
2015
SPRI, coordinator of Basque Enterprise Europe Network, is organizing within the frame of the Bilbao International Waste to Energy conference 2015 a brokerage event focising on the topic: Waste to energy.The Conference takes place on 2 and 3 June and the Brokerage Event takes place on the 3 June. The event will gather the global Waste to Energy community, including reference companies, associations, researchers, and policymakers.Participants to the brokerage event will get access to extensive technology expertise and new business channels. The search for partners for future calls for R&D will be a specific area of interest in this brokerage event, as during the conference different proposals will be presented, for the creation of consortia related to technology development and innovation on Waste to Energy. Participation in the Brokerage Event is free of charge for organizations registered in “Bilbao International waste to energy conference”. Registration in the Conference is also free and includes Conference documentation, Certificate of attendance (under request), Lunches and coffee breaks and Industrial visits.Registration to the brokerage event: https://www.b2match.eu/coolsweepbilbao2015 

Inverse Trade Mission in the Wine and Food Sector to La Rioja Region, Spain.

02
Jun
2015
03
Jun
2015
Japanese wine and food importers are invited to a mission in Spain by our Spanish EEN partner Employers’ Federation of La Rioja.The mission will be held on the 3 - 4 of June 2015 in Logroño, Spain.The participation fee, that will include the travel and hotel expenses for three nights for Japanese importers, is 400€ (+/-50,000Yen). Travel expenses from Japan to Spain will be covered by the Employers’ Federation of La Rioja.The eligible Japanese importing companies should have at least 3 years of experience in trade and be either: - Food chains, supermarkets, delicatessen chains of shops, importers of Spanish food products...- Distributors of wine - wine/food imports should be a relevant part of the company businessImporters will meet local producers of extra quality agrofood industry (tinned vegetables, olive oil, Spanish sausages… ) and there will be a lot of wineries - Wine in Denomination of Qualified Origin Rioja.A list of the participating Spanish companies is available.Note that the final selection of participant will be made by the Employers’ Federation of La Rioja.Deadline to identify importers: 21 April.Japanese companies should contact the EU-Japan Centre to express their interest.

International B2B Meetings at THETIS EMR

19
May
2015
20
May
2015
The French EEN partner CCI Pays de la Loire is organizing a B2B event in the frame of the THETIS EMR international convention.THETIS EMR brings together all the players in the marine renewable energies industry (offshore wind, tidal and wave energy, naval, floating foundation, material, environment...) and will provide opportunities for cooperation with EU major stakeholders, SMEs, academic research institutions, training centers.Registration deadline 1 May 2015. Japanese companies can register for the B2B event at: https://www.b2match.eu/thetisemr2015

Welcome to Berlin - Smart City Mission

18
May
2015
20
May
2015
In the framework of Metropolitan Solutions 2015 we would like to welcome a delegation of Japanese companies and research organisations active in the fields of “urban energy” and/or “urban transport”.Berlin is not only the gateway to central and Eastern Europe as well as the economic regions of Western Europe, Berlin is also smart. The city is a lab for everything we aspire for the urban life in the 21st century: efficient infrastructure, informational networking, environmentally friendly mobility, creativity and the combination of high efficiency and high quality of life.The major aim of this smart city mission is to introduce Japanese partners to Berlin-based organisations that work to find urban energy and urban transport solutions. By organising the exchange of ideas on how to solve nowadays smart city problems we hope to initiate and intensify bilateral cooperation between German and Japanese organisations. We will bring together potential partners for commercial, technological as well as R&D cooperation. Ultimately, this should lead to the launch of new international projects and smart city solutions.View the attached file for more information.To register, please fill in the webform.　(The application period is closed)

“STEP IN JAPAN” - Logistic Support for EU SMEs

03
Apr
2015
“Step in Japan”, is a support initiative from the EU-Japan Centre, which is a free “soft landing” type of service aimed at EU-based SMEs’ entry and expansion in Japan, by bundling the following support measures:- a “hotdesk” in Tokyo within the Centre’s premises (including internet connection and telephone) for up to 1 month (maximum 2 beneficiaries within the same time slot);- access to meeting and seminar facilities within the Centre’s premises;- information inquiry helpdesk on Japan; assistance for using the Enterprise Europe Network service while in Japan.More information, please click here or contact: StepInJapan@eu-japan.gr.jp

Welsh mission at Foodex Japan 2015

02
Mar
2015
BIC Innovation, the partner for Enterprise Europe Network in Wales, UK, is working with the Welsh Government and will be accompanying seven Welsh food and drink SMEs to Tokyo as a company mission to participate in Foodex Japan 2015. The show starts on Tuesday 3rd March and finishes on Friday 6th March. All seven companies are interested to meet potential distributors or sales agents. The Food and Drink Wales Showcase can be found in Hall 5 5E01 in Foodex.BIC Innovation warmly invite distributors, sales agents, wholesalers, importers, retailers to visit our stand to sample the delightful food and drink of Wales.For further information, please contact linda.grant@bic-innovation.comCompany nameProductsLooking for: Plas FarmPlas Farm have been making frozen yogurt for 25 years in Anglesey. Over the last few years they have expanded their market into Europe and the Middle East.  Their premium products are popular in the most discerning markets and are flexible enough to have been tailored to different cultures.Distributor/ sales agent/wholesaler/ importer/food retail/ licence agreementThe Lobster PotThe Lobster Pot has been supplying top quality fresh sustainably sourced seafood for 65 years, and is run by the third generation of the Wilson family at Church Bay on the Isle of Anglesey.The business supplies its catch of live European Lobster, Common Crab Spider Crab, Velvet Swimming Crab and live Shrimps to wholesalers, fishmongers, hoteliers and restaurants in the UK and mainland Europe.  The company is looking to widen its export field –with particular interest in European, Asian and Middle Eastern markets.Distributor/sales agent/wholesaler/ importer/food retailDansco DairyIndependently owned family business specialising in the manufacture of mozzarella, pizza cheese, string cheese in blocks and shredded frozenDistributor/sales agent/wholesaler/ importer/food retailSnowdonia CheeseSnowdonia Cheese Company® produce a selection of the finest cheese in the beautiful North Wales countryside. With a strong heritage in Welsh dairy farming, only the very best ingredients are used in the expert cheese making process to ensure an intense depth and taste that is unlike anything previously experienced.The range includes the revered Black, Green, and Red waxed cheeses, with a selection of six Cheddar and Red Leicester, each bursting with its own character.Distributor/sales agent/wholesaler/ importer/food retailBurts Biscuits and Cakes LtdBurts Biscuits and Cakes Limited, manufactures traditional British tea time cake and novelty shortbread biscuits, distributing across the UK, Europe, USA and Asia.   Retaining its heritage, Burts Biscuits and Cakes still follows traditional and authentic recipes designed and developed by the first generation of the family. All products are manufactured with the finest ingredients and artisan methods to provide delivery of the finest tasting cakes and biscuits. For this reason Burts Biscuits and Cakes have been a popular teatime treat with British customers for the past 75 years. They are now bringing their traditional hand crafted teatime cake and biscuits to the rest of the world through a variety of distribution channels.Distributor/sales agent/wholesaler/ importer/food retailPurple MooseAn award winning microbrewery based in North Wales currently producing a range of high quality bottled beers. The company produce a range of five speciality ales, from pale and golden ales to a rich, dark bitter. The beers are made using the finest ingredients to produce a unique taste, which is recognised through the multiple awards and competitions which have been won.Distributor/sales agent/wholesaler/ importer/food retailTan y Castell Foods LtdA family run artisan bakery in Pembrokeshire, West Wales making traditional welsh cakes, bara brith fruit cake and shortbread biscuits.  Tan y Castell combines traditional Welsh recipes with quality ingredients.  Future product development plans include taking traditional recipes and infusing with modern techniques and flavours.Distributor/sales agent/wholesaler/ importer/food retail  

Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster Exhibits at MEDICA 2014

12
Nov
2014
Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster (KBIC) will exhibit at MEDICA 2014 with 7 of its medical-related member companies and JETRO Kobe (Japan External Trade Organization, Kobe Office). The mission from Kobe is organised by Kobe City Industrial Promotion Foudation. KBIC and its members will participate in the brokerage event organised by Enterprise Europe Network during the fair; this will be an opportunity for EU companies interested in the Japanese market to meet with potential Japanese partners. KBIC, which is one of the biggest biomedical / life science clusters in Japan, is strategically focusing on the following three fields: innovative drug, regenerative medicine and medical device development. KBIC is located in Sannomiya the central district of Kobe City that has flourished as an international hub port and opened to people from all over the world. National research institutes such as Riken, universities, colleges, hospitals as well as R&D bases of many KBIC’s members are located in this area: the number of the bases of related companies amounting to more than 280. Some global companies, for instance: Boehringer Ingelheim, Johnson & Johnson, Sanofi, St. Jude and Covidien also have R&D research institutes and training centres there. KBIC and its key partnering organisations such as the Foundation for Biomedical Research and Innovation (FBRI), Kobe City and SME Support (Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation） can provide the following supports to EU partners: - Continuous follow-up to business partnering with other KBIC’s member companies and local firms; - Introduction to a wide range of specialists in technical, regulatory & tax fields; - Experienced coordinators and advisors to satisfy any requirements. KBIC and its delegation is looking forward to meeting EU visitors at their booth (Hall16/B51). Co-exhibiting companies: Aquatech Co., Ltd Provides micro peristaltic pumps and microfluidic controlling system Advantest Corporation Provides laboratories microscopes Global Engineering Co., Ltd Provides bioelectric-controlled prosthesis Cosmos Corporation A third party certification body accredited by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare JMC Corporation Provides training kit for cardiovascular catheter (Manufactures custom-made organ models based on DICOM data by 3D printers) HI-LEX Corporation, Inc. Provides: micro Catheter, PTCA guidewire, biopsy channel, ePTFE vascular graft, left ventricular assist devices MU Ltd. Develops independent medical mini robot for examination of digestive tract  

Only Ota Quality at MEDICA/COMPAMED 2014

12
Nov
2014
Ota City is one of the world’s leading advanced technology cities and is located in the southern part of Metropolitan Tokyo, offering easy access to ground, air and marine transportation. Ota City has roughly 4,000 small and medium-sized enterprises in its area, and each of them has outstanding advanced technology. The technical capability of these enterprises comes from their spirit of creativeness, no matter what the size of the enterprise is; and the spirit consists both of traditional and modern science and technology. Working with them closely and supporting them from various angles, Ota City promotes their technology in EU and international markets to meet with rising demands in the broad area of technology. The participation to the MEDICA/COMPAMED 2014 fair is seen as a good opportunity to present their activities in the EU and the Japanese companies taking part to this mission aim to find long-term EU partners to introduce their outstanding technical capability. Ota City supports the following companies during MEDICA/COMPAMED 2014 Booth: Hall 08b / J24 K.D.K. Co., Ltd. Booth: Hall 08b / J24 Komatsu Spring Industrial Co., Ltd. Booth: Hall 08b / J24 M1-Seiko Co., Ltd. Booth: Hall 08b / J24 Ohta Precision (M) SDN BHD Booth: Hall 08b / J24 Tokyo Wire Works, Ltd.

Ibaraki Prefecture’s “Hidden Gems” at COMPAMED 2014

12
Nov
2014
The Hitachi Regional Industrial Technical Support Center of Hitachi City, and Hitachinaka Techno Center of Hitachinaka City, along with 8 small and medium-sized enterprises from Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan, will participate in the world’s largest trade fair for medical technology: COMPAMED 2014.The exhibitors group is mainly composed of members of “Hitachi Risshijuku” (young business leaders’ group), and of various small and medium sized manufacturers operating in sectors like: press working, can welding, spring manufacturing, cutting, punch pressing and injection moulding. Their precision machining plays an important role in the Japanese manufacturing industry as these companies provide the indispensable parts and product manufacturing equipment to the large Japanese manufacturers that are active internationally. These companies are well-known as leaders in niche areas, but are not generally known by end users, especially those who are abroad. In other word they are “hidden gems” of Japan.The companies exhibiting at this year’s COMPAMED fair include: a company that secured a top-ranked share in the engine controlling apparatus sector, a company that has achieved high technical ability in manufacturing the world smallest-sized springs, and various companies that are certified by the Japanese government as high-level technological development manufacturers. These companies strive to keep providing highly qualified precision processing technology in the EU and global markets to become gems in the world.EU partners are welcome to meet them during the matchmaking event organised by the Enterprise Europe Network’s local representative, as well as visiting them at their common exhibitors booth: Hall 8a / J33.Exhibiting companies and brokerage event participants:Ohnuki Manufacturing Industry Co., Ltd.M.TECH Co., Ltd.Daiichi Fab Tech Co., Ltd.Nogamigiken Co., Ltd.Satte Spring Co.,Ltd.Bethel Co., LtdPenguin System Co.,Ltd.Sanwa-seiki Corporation

Mission for Growth to Andalucia and Extremadura in Spain

01
Apr
2014
03
Apr
2014
The Vice-president of the European Commission Antonio Tajani has joined forces with national governments to stimulate investment, business & technology opportunities in the European Union.In the framework of the EUROPE 2020 Strategy for Growth, Vice-president Tajani will support the organisation of investors’ conferences and dedicated business-to-business meetings in European countries.Within this frame a mission to Sevilla (Region of Andalusia) and Merida (Region of Extremadura) will be organised.•    Spain: 3 April in Sevilla, 4 April 2014 in MeridaDeadline for registration to the B2B meetings: 26 March 2014Details about the Spanish Mission are available here for Sevilla and here for Merida.Registration to the B2B meetings for both events can be done here.Target sectors in SevillaAerospaceAgro-foodBiotechnology and healthConstruction, mineral and stones (materials)Creative industriesEnvironmentInformation and Communication TechnologiesIntelligent energySecurity and defenseTourism and cultural heritageTarget sectors in MeridaAgro-food and auxiliary industriesBio-healthInformation and Communication TechnologiesIntelligent energyTourism, cultural heritage and environmentTransport and logistics
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