Express your interest in the Semicon Business Mission to be held in Tokyo, Japan on 9-13 December 2024

The EU Business Hub invites EU companies active in the semiconductor industry to join the 5-day business mission, come to Japan, and exhibit, as part of the EU pavilion, at one of the major exhibitions SEMICON Japan held in Tokyo Big Sight. Aside from the exhibition, there will be networking opportunities, including a reception, site visit, and business matchmaking meetings. 

Date and location: 

9-13 December 2024

Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan (SEMICON Japan 2024 Website) 

Target audience:  

We are looking for EU-headquartered companies and startups active in the semiconductor industry and existing for 5+ years, such as:

• Companies selling components to semiconductor device manufacturers (companies manufacturing connectors, pumps, cables, and other parts that are used for machines);  
• Companies selling sensors and electronic components used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment;
• Semiconductor manufacturing equipment manufacturers or inspection equipment manufacturers (without subsidiaries or distributors in Japan);
• Companies that specialise in metal and machining such as metal processing, metal cutting, plating, and surface treatment;
• University-based startups, electronics, and computer software companies.

Services/benefits the EU participants will be receiving:

• Tailored business matchmaking via pre-arranged in-person meetings;
• Market intelligence of the target market;
• Cultural and linguistic support;
• Financial support on customised services and hotel accommodation;
• Exhibition fee will be covered by the project;
• Max. EUR 1,000 will be covered by the project for 4 nights of stay from 9 December to 13 December 2024.
• Customised services, such as interpretation, legal advice, and booth decoration, will be co-funded by the project (exact menu to be confirmed at a later stage).  

Application period for EU companies:  Until 16 August, 2024