from network <strong>EU</strong>-JAPAN news dECEMbEr 2012 I 4 Vol 10 I Page 14Enterprise Europe Network Seminar<strong>for</strong> <strong>Japan</strong>ese SMEsTokyo, <strong>Japan</strong>, 4 December 2012The <strong>EU</strong>-<strong>Japan</strong> <strong>Centre</strong> held an in<strong>for</strong>mativeseminar on the Enterprise EuropeNetwork (EEN) activities to support<strong>Japan</strong>ese SMEs in their international developmenttoward the European Union.With the aim to promote the EnterpriseEurope Network among <strong>Japan</strong>ese SMEsand public organisations promotingSME internationalisation, the seminarprovided answers to the followingpoints:- How to find a business cooperationpartner in the <strong>EU</strong>- How to find a technology partner inthe <strong>EU</strong>- How to participate in the EEN B2Bmatching event organised at <strong>EU</strong> tradeshowvenuesThe seminar was attended by both SMEsand local governments representatives.http://www.een-japan.euCzech Delegation at Nanotech 2013Tokyo, <strong>Japan</strong>, 30 January - 01 February 2013Following the successful mission held last February 2012, theEnterprise Europe Network Czech partner Technology <strong>Centre</strong>asCR, with the support of the Czech Embassy in <strong>Japan</strong> andthe governmental organisation CzechInvest, will reiterate themission and lead a group of 14 Czech companies, researchcentres and universities to Nanotech 2013.The Czech Republic belongs to a set of countries with a hugenumber of universities and innovative companies dealingwith nanotechnologies used in various applications, there<strong>for</strong>einterest to exhibit at the biggest nanotechnology fair in<strong>Japan</strong> is so big, that the Czech Republic will be present with acountry pavilion.Czech exhibitors will bring innovative projects and researchcooperation opportunities in the fields of textiles, environmental,machinery, food, medical and biotechnology. Visitorscould see examples of electrospinning technology at thestand N° A6-17.Several partnership agreements made in the last 2 yearsbetween <strong>Japan</strong>ese and Czech researchers are the proof ofstrong ties between the 2 countries in the field of researchand a good base <strong>for</strong> further cooperation developments.Czech Delegation in 2012Special presentations will be held during the fair and theCzech delegation is looking <strong>for</strong>ward to welcoming <strong>Japan</strong>esevisitors at their pavilion.http://www.een.czTuscany Fashion Companies at Moda ItaliaTokyo, <strong>Japan</strong>, 29-31 January 2013The Italian Enterprise Europe Network partner the EconomicAgency of Tuscany Region will coordinate the participation of35 Tuscany fashion companies to Moda Italia – Tokyo 2013.All the companies are examples of the excellence in the fieldof fashion ‘Made in Italy’ – women’s, men’s and children’sclothing, shoes and leather goods.The Tuscany region is pleased to welcome <strong>Japan</strong>ese visitorsat the fair.For more details or arrange meetings schedule interestedvisitors can contact: s.simoni@toscanapromozione.itList of exhibiting companies at:http://www.een-japan.eu/events/italian-fashion-mission-japan
from network <strong>EU</strong>-JAPAN news dECEMbEr 2012 I 4 Vol 10 I Page 15<strong>EU</strong>-<strong>Japan</strong> Business OpportunitiesREQUEst <strong>for</strong> A DEsignER in SWEDEN-finland-DENMarK:Sector: DesignA <strong>Japan</strong>ese personal stationery company is seeking designers <strong>for</strong>one of their productsProfile ID: 20121127042REQUEst FOR TRADE INTERMEdiarY IN <strong>Japan</strong>:Sector: FoodsAn Italian company active in the sector of organic foods productionis looking <strong>for</strong> distributorsProfile ID: 20121016037REQUEst FOR TRADE INTERMEdiarY IN <strong>Japan</strong>:Sector: FoodsAn Italian Consortium producing extra virgin olive oil is looking <strong>for</strong>trade intermediary servicesProfile ID: 2012111<strong>40</strong>21REQUEst FOR POTEntial PARTNErs IN <strong>Japan</strong>:Sector:Nano and MicrotechnologyAn Italian SME developing a chip microsensor device seeks partners<strong>for</strong> technical cooperationProfile ID: 12 IT 55X7 3pbYREQUEst FOR DISTRIBUtors IN <strong>Japan</strong>:Sector: Manufacture of plastic partsA Swedish manufacturer of plastic buckets is looking <strong>for</strong> tradeagents and distributorsProfile ID: 20120921013REQUEst FOR TRADE AGEnts IN <strong>Japan</strong>:Sector: Manufacture of plastic partsA Catalan company is looking <strong>for</strong> trade intermediaries <strong>for</strong> innovativeair fresheners <strong>for</strong> carsProfile ID: 2011052<strong>40</strong>18REQUEst FOR TRADE AGEnts IN <strong>Japan</strong>:Sector: Textile and clothingAn Italian company specialised in manufacturing Italian styleclothes, is looking <strong>for</strong> agents/distributors/representativesProfile ID: 20120920016REQUEst FOR POTEntial PARTNErs IN <strong>Japan</strong>:Sector: Intelligent daylight systemA Belgian company is looking <strong>for</strong> partners to market an energyefficient, intelligent daylight systemProfile ID: 20110322042REQUEst FOR DISTRIBUtors IN <strong>Japan</strong>:Sector: ICTA Polish company dealing with software, applications and it systemsdevelopment, is looking <strong>for</strong> distributors and representativesProfile ID: 20121009011Enterprise Europe Network EventsMatCHMaking opportunities <strong>for</strong> <strong>EU</strong> and <strong>Japan</strong>ese SMEsEcobuild Matchmaking EventSectors: Construction technology, EnvironmentLondon, UK, 6 March 2013Enterprise Europe South-East UK is organising a B2B matchmakingevent during Ecobuild, the biggest event in the world <strong>for</strong> sustainableconstruction.http://www.b2match.eu/ecobuild2013IndustryMatchMaking – IMM 2013Sectors: Automation/Robotics, ICT, Electronics, MicroelectronicsSofia, Bulgaria, 7 March 2013The <strong>for</strong>um is an excellent opportunity <strong>for</strong> companies andorganisations to establish valuable business contacts with local and<strong>for</strong>eign companies <strong>for</strong> business cooperation, technology transfer orparticipation in projects funded by European programs.http://www.imm2013.build-your.nethttp://een-japan.eu/opportunitiesBusiness meetings at Biogaz Europe andFair Bois Energie 2013Sectors: Energy, Environment, Waste managementNantes, France, 21-22 March 2013Professionals of <strong>for</strong>estry and agriculture will meet to explore andfurther develop their common interests in energy provision in aEuropean context that calls <strong>for</strong> ever more efficient and integratedsolutions.http://www.b2match.eu/biogaz-bois-energie/b2fair HANNOVER MEssE 2013Sectors: <strong>Industrial</strong> Automation, Energy, ICT, Environmental, SurfaceTechnology,Hybrid and Electric Powertrain TechnologiesHannover, Germany, 10-11 April 2013The b2fair matchmaking event will take place during HannoVERMEssE, the world´s leading industrial and technological trade show.Participating companies will have the possibility to find new businesspartners on an international level during tailored prescheduledbusiness meetings.http://www.b2faironline.com/hannovermesse2013/http://www.enterprise-europe-network.ec.europa.eu/public/calendar/home.cfm?type=future