Managed by the EU-Japan Centre, the mission is organised on the fringe of the “Factory Innovation Week” fair held in January 2026 in Tokyo, Japan. During this event the participants will be able to exhibit in a joint booth under the Centre's umbrella.
The mission will give to 12 EU SMEs and clusters the opportunity to enter the Japanese market or further develop their ongoing activities in the country and establish technology or business partnerships and therefore increase their innovation capacity and make them more competitive on the global scale.
Mission date: 20-23 January 2026
Application deadline: 21 September 2025
Venue: Tokyo, Japan
TARGET SECTORS
• AI
• IoRT
• Industrial Robots
• Components & Materials for Robots
• Smart Factory Equipment & Autonomous Transportation
• Remote Monitoring & Operation Support
• Sustainable Manufacturing Solutions
COSTS
- The EU-Japan Centre will cover participation fees to the trade fair, and the booth operational costs.
- The participants' companies are expected to cover travel, accommodation and living expenses.
For more information about the mission and to apply:
https://www.eu-japan.eu/events/smartfactory-robotics-mission