EU Business Hub - Japan and the Republic of Korea

📢 Are you an EU SME or start-up looking to expand to Japan or the Republic of Korea? Apply now to EU Business Hub - Japan and the Republic of Korea business missions!    🚀 The EU Business Hub will organise 10 business missions to Japan and 10 to the Republic of Korea over the next four years, each business mission allowing a group of approximately 50 innovative EU companies to benefit from extensive business coaching and B2B matchmaking.    The EU Business Hub - Japan and the Republic of Korea aims to boost the presence and visibility of EU companies operating in the ♻️green, 🖥digital, and 🧬healthcare sectors  where potential for increased cooperation between European and Japanese and European and Korean companies exists.    🤝 The programme aims to strengthen EU businesses' internationalisation, export and investment activities, as well as foster more resilient, sustainable, and technologically advanced value chains with the two Asian markets.    🎯 Apply now to our first business missions:    🇰🇷 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: Seoul, 2 – 6 December 2024   🇯🇵 𝗘𝗨 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗯 @ 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰: Tokyo, 9 – 13 December 2024   🇯🇵 𝗘𝗨 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗯 @ 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: Tokyo, 17 – 21 February 2025    Visit our website to learn more about the benefits of the programme, the eligibility criteria and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/dUNtCJWi

🚀 🇯🇵42 EU SMEs and start-ups have been selected for the EU Business Hub – Semicon Japan 2024 business mission! 🗼 The EU Business Hub @ Semicon Japan 2024 business mission, will take place in Tokyo from December 9th to 13th 2024, during which innovative EU SMEs and start-ups in the field of Digital Solutions will join Semicon Japan. 🤝 After a competitive selection process, the 42 EU SMEs and startups below have been selected and will benefit from the services provided by the EU Business Hub programme including: 🔹Pre-arranged in-person meetings with carefully selected Japanese enterprises; 🔹Coverage of exhibition fees at Semicon Japan where companies will exhibit at the EU pavillion; 🔹Market intelligence information; 🔹Regulatory and cultural advisory; 🔹Linguistic support; 🔹Visits and study tours; 🔹Financial support: the programme will cover the cost of accommodation with a maximum EU contribution of EUR 1000 per company (4-night stay, one room per company). Similarly, the programme will co-finance 80% of your (optional) customised services with a maximum EU contribution of EUR 1000 per company; 🔹Coverage of the exhibition fee @ Semicon Japan. ✨ Companies joining the programme will exhibit at the EU Pavilion at the trade fair, connect with key stakeholders present at Semicon, benefit from tailored coaching and onboard on a business journey connecting them to key Japanese stakeholders in their field. If you would like to benefit from the services offered by the EU Business Hub programme, apply now to our business missions! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/d_SgVX-2

🇰🇷✨ 38 EU SMEs and startups have been selected for the Digital Solutions Korea 2024 business mission, from December 2nd to 6th 2024 in Seoul! 🚀 Selected companies will join the EU Business Hub Programme in a standalone networking event in Seoul, benefitting from tailored coaching and matchmaking to enhance their presence in the Republic of Korea. After a competitive selection process, 38 EU SMEs and start-ups have been selected to benefit from the services offered by the EU Business Hub programme: 🔹A standalone matchmaking event including pre-arranged in-person meetings with carefully selected South Korean enterprises; 🔹Coverage of visitor fee to Softwave Korea; 🔹Market intelligence information; 🔹Regulatory and cultural advisory; 🔹Linguistic support; 🔹Visits and study tours; 🔹Financial support: the programme will cover the cost of accommodation with a maximum EU contribution of EUR 1000 per company (4-night stay, one room per company). Similarly, the programme will co-finance 80% of your (optional) customised services with a maximum EU contribution of EUR 1000 per company. 🖥️ The innovative SMEs and start-ups onboarding on this business journey will also visit Softwave Korea where they will have the chance to connect with local stakeholders attending the trade fair. 👋 If you would like to benefit from the services offered by the EU Business Hub programme, apply now to our business missions: https://lnkd.in/dSj4ySMT

🇰🇷🩺 Would you like to take part in the Healthcare and Medical Equipment Korea 2025 business mission? Deadline extended - apply before 15 November! 🚀 Thanks to Healthcare and Medical Equipment Korea 2025, 50 European SMEs including start-ups will visit the Republic of Korea and kick-start their internationalisation path in the Healthcare and Medical Equipment sector. Target audience: 🔹European SMEs including start-ups and South Korean enterprises involved in the Healthcare and Medical Equipment sector, such as: Assistive technologies, Medical equipment, ICT for healthcare, Telemedicine and remote health monitoring, Nanotechnology in healthcare, AI applications in healthcare, Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Engineering. 🔹South Korean Business Operators, notably buyers, distributors and R&D partners in public and private sectors, and investors. ✨ This business mission presents a unique opportunity for EU SMEs to establish valuable contacts, showcase their solutions, build long-lasting relationships with Korean enterprises and explore new business avenues together. The EU Business Hub provides market insights, matchmaking services, financial and tailored support to companies. Learn more and apply now: https://lnkd.in/daZ4cTCF

🇯🇵Would you like to take part in the EU Business Hub @Smart Energy Week Spring 2025 business mission? Apply before 8 November 2024! ♻️Thanks to this business mission, 50 European SMEs, including start-ups in the renewable energy sector will visit Japan and kick-start their internationalisation journey. Participants will join Smart Energy Week held in Tokyo at Tokyo Big Sight (the 2023 Spring exhibition was visited by more than 65000 participants). Target audience: 🔹 European SMEs and start-ups involved in the renewable energy sector, including technologies such as: hydrogen and fuel cells, solar power, rechargeable batteries, smart grids, wind power, biomass, zero-emission thermal power generation. 🔹 Japanese Business Operators, notably buyers, distributors and R&D partners in public and private sectors, and Japanese investors. Learn more and apply now to EU Business Hub @Smart Energy Week Spring 2025: https://lnkd.in/dNfTtja7

📢 🇰🇷EU SMEs and start-ups in the healthcare and medical equipment sector looking to expand to the Republic of Korea, you are still on time to apply to our Healthcare and Medical Equipment Korea 2025 business mission! Apply before 8 November 2024! Services/benefits the EU participants will be receiving 🔹Business matchmaking resulting in pre-arranged in-person meetings with carefully selected South Korean enterprises. 🔹Market intelligence information including sectoral briefings providing insights on market structure and opportunities. 🔹Cultural and linguistic support such as briefings on doing business in Korea, and support for interpretation and translation. 🔹Financial support up to €1000 to benefit from a menu of additional customised services co-funded by the project (e.g. translation, printing, legal advice). 🔹Hotel accommodation for four nights – in total, up to €1000 for accommodation is covered by the programme. 🔹Coverage of the visitor fee at KIMES 2025. Learn more and apply now: https://lnkd.in/daZ4cTCF

📢 Do not miss this opportunity and join us for a special edition of the EU Info Day – Healthcare and Medical Equipment Korea 2025, where we will introduce all relevant information about the business mission taking place from 17 - 21 March 2025 in Seoul! 🔹Date: 15 October 2024, 10:00 CEST 🔹Location: Online 🔹Register here: https://lnkd.in/ddxys9PS Why attending the online EU Info Day – Healthcare and Medical Equipment Korea 2025 edition? 🔹 Learn about the benefits of the EU Business Hub programme and services provided to participants throughout their participation. 🔹Get a comprehensive overview of the Business Mission including its timeline, agenda, logistics and organisation. 🔹Discover the eligibility criteria and understand how to express your interest and submit your application to join us on this business journey. 🔹Ask any question you may have on the Business Mission and gather tips and tricks to successfully apply and participate to the Business Mission   Don’t miss this chance to kick-start your internationalisation journey in the Republic of Korea! Learn more and apply now: https://lnkd.in/daZ4cTCF

🇪🇺🇰🇷🌎EU 비지니스 허브 (EU Business Hub) 프로그램이 공식 출범합니다! 이 프로그램은 약500개의 유럽 중소기업 및 스타트업이 약 4년간 (2024-2027) 비지니스 미션을 10회 진행하고, B2B 매치메이킹 통해 국내 기업에 글로벌 비즈니스 기회 제공 및 유럽과 한국 기업이 성공적인 비즈니스 파트너십을 구축할 수 있게 지원합니다. 제 1회 미션은 올해 12월 2일부터 6일까지 진행하며, 디지털 솔루션 분야 유럽 기업 대상 전략적 코칭, 산업분야 브리핑, 스터디 투어, 맞춤형 서비스등 다양한 혜택을 제공할 예정입니다. 🇪🇺🇰🇷🌍 Connecting EU Companies with Korea! Over the next 4 years, the EU Business Hub will host 10 missions to connect 500 European SMEs & startups with opportunities in Korea. Stay tuned for our first business mission in digital solutions on Dec 2-6 🌱🤝 #EUForeignPolicy www.eubusinesshub.eu https://lnkd.in/gQ-76_rp

⭐ What are the benefits offered by the EU Business Hub @Smart Energy Week Spring 2025 business mission? Deadline extended - apply before 8 November. 🚀 Thanks to EU Business Hub @ Smart Energy Week Spring 2025, 50 European SMEs, including start-ups in the renewable energy sector will visit Japan and kick-start their internationalisation journey. Services/benefits the EU participants will be receiving: 🔹Business matchmaking: pre-arranged in-person meetings with carefully selected Japanese enterprises. 🔹Market intelligence information. 🔹Cultural and linguistic support. 🔹Financial support to benefit from a menu of additional customised services co-funded by the programme (e.g. interpretation, legal advice, booth decoration, etc.) – in total, up to €1000 is covered by the programme. 🔹Hotel accommodation (Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba) for four nights – in total, up to €1000 for accommodation is covered by the programme. 🔹Coverage of the exhibition fee at Smart Energy Week. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dNfTtja7

🇰🇷🩺 Are you a European SME or start-up in the healthcare and medical equipment sector looking to expand to the Republic of Korea? Join us on 15 October for a special edition of the EU Info Day – Healthcare and Medical Equipment Korea 2025 business mission to Seoul. 🔹Date: 15 October 2024, 10:00 CEST 🔹Location: Online 🔹Register here: https://lnkd.in/ddxys9PS 🤝 This session will introduce all relevant information about the Business Mission taking place from 17 - 21 March 2025 in Seoul, where 50 selected innovative European SMEs and start-ups, will have the chance to: 🔹Gain valuable market intelligence and sector insights through briefs and study tours.  🔹Access to key market knowledge and support to inform they business strategy and enhance their internationalisation potential. 🔹 Exhibit at the EU pavilion during KIMES 2025 in Seoul, showcase their innovative solutions, engage with local actors and showcase their product and brand during the event. 🔹Engage in pre-arranged, in-person business matchmaking with South Korean enterprises, and benefit from tailored matchmaking prior to the event.