Nippon Export Award 2026-2027: deadline 4 September
The BLCCJ is launching the 13th edition of its Nippon Export Award (NEA)!
The NEA is an initiative of the BLCCJ to reward those SMEs or large companies that have made significant achievements in exporting to Japan, importing into Japan, or distributing within Japan, Belgian-Luxembourg products or services.
The winning company will receive an award, will be allowed to mention “Winner of the Nippon Export Award 2026-2027” on their materials, and will be granted use of the NEA logo.
The winner will also benefit from:
- The possibility to invite guests/business contacts to the award ceremony at the embassy
- Special coverage on the BLCCJ website and social media
- Articles in newsletters of related organizations
Previous winner in 2024 was The Cookware Company (GreenPan), specializing in PFAS-free ceramic nonstick cookware, with HQ in Ghent.
If you want to try your chance this year, please fill out the attached questionnaire, and send us a presentation of your company.
You can apply in English or in Japanese.
The application deadline is Friday 4 September 2026.
You can find more details in the attached outline and on the website.
If you know other Belgian/Luxembourg or Japanese companies that are eligible for participation in the NEA competition, please do not hesitate to circulate the information to them. This competition is open to BLCCJ members and non-members.
May the best one win!