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-t…

Questions: [email protected]