Open Call: Defence Business Mission to Japan 2025

The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is launching a Defence Business Mission to Japan in May 2025. The goal is to help businesses specialising in development of defence technologies and solutions (including cyber-security, drones, laser, satellite and radar technologies) present their solutions to potential partners and clients from Japan. The mission will exhibit at the DSEI Japan 2025 Exhibition, which provides access into the Japanese and wider Asia-Pacific market. 

12 EU-defence related SMEs will be able to exhibit in-person at DSEI Japan 2025. Selected participants will have the opportunity to connect with Japanese business partners and showcase their solutions during the 3-day exhibition. The program is preceded by a one-day program that includes a pitching/networking event to Japanese government- and industry representatives, as well as an opportunity to meet with defence-attaches from EU member states. The mission will include professional interpreters to ensure that participants feel confident and well-supported throughout the event.

This call for applications targets individuals working for SMEs (small and medium enterprises, start-ups) from the European Union or a country associated with the Single Market Programme, SME Pillar, specialising in military or dual use:

• Aerospace technologies 

• Cyber-security and IT and AI technologies 

• Counter terrorism solutions  

• Crisis management solutions

• Hybrid threat countermeasures Drone or AUV technologies

• Laser-, acoustic or satellite communication technologies

• Maritime defence technologiesGuide Missile technologies

• Radar technologies

• Other defence-related services and equipment

Please submit your application between November 11, 2024 and January 17, 2025.

For more information see https://www.eu-japan.eu/events/defence-mission.