Description
Railway Technologies & Services Business Mission Japan 27 November – 1 December 2017
Japan is a highly interesting market for the railway and mass transport sector, with its continued pursuit for new and advanced technologies from overseas. Market drivers include a strong push by vehicle manufacturers and operators to improve efficiency, innovate vehicle design and development towards passenger experience and comfort. Ongoing negotiations toward the Japan-EU Economic Partnership Agreement are expected to introduce favourable conditions for European technologies. Japan has the world’s highest total passenger traffic volume, with about 9 billion transactions per year combined across all its railway operators.
European companies active in Railway Technologies & Services can apply for a business mission to Japan, to be held from the 27 November to 1 December 2017
EU Gateway | Business Avenues is an exclusive initiative supported by the European Union. Driven by business opportunities, the programme accelerates high potential European companies in Asian markets through sector-focused business missions organised in key markets.
EU Gateway | Business Avenues will take up to 40 selected European companies to Japan, from 27 November – 1 December 2017 for a business mission on Railway Technologies & Services. Participants will have:
- Privileged access to focused business opportunities
- Targeted meetings with potential business partners and key contacts
- The chance to participate in the Mass-Trans Innovation Japan
- Market intelligence in terms of a comprehensive market study
- Internationalisation coaching and support on doing business in Japan
- Business support during and after the mission to facilitate any deals
- Access to co-financing by the European Union for some of the main costs
Key information and how to apply:
When: |
27 November – 1 December 2017 |
Where: |
Japan |
Application deadline: |
07 July 2017 |
Find out more & submit your application: |
https://www.eu-gateway.eu/business-missions/missions-calendar/railway-technologies-services-japan |
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