Upcoming Business Missions

The EU Business Hub is an EU-funded programme which supports EU companies active in the green and low-carbon technologies; digital solutions; and healthcare and medical equipment sectors to enter the two Asian markets by organising 10 business missions to Japan and 10 business missions to the Republic of Korea over the next four years.

Each business mission will allow a group of selected 50 cutting-edge companies to benefit from extensive business coaching throughout their participation. The EU Business Hub business missions offer a series of benefits to selected EU SMEs and startups, such as:

• Strategic Coaching on market opportunities and local business culture;
• Individual Matchmaking with a personalised schedule of B2B meetings with local companies;
• Targeted Promotion through the exhibition of the company’s products and services;
• Logistical Support and assistance throughout the mission, from exhibition setup to promotional materials;
• Financial Support with a maximum EU contribution of 1000€ for accommodation costs (4 nights, one room per company);
• Optional co-financed customised services that range from legal advice to printing and translation.

EU SMEs and startups complying with the programme eligibility criteria can already apply for the first two business missions:

• Digital Solutions Korea 2024
  • Seoul, Republic of Korea, 2 – 6 December 2024.
  • More information: Digital Solutions Korea 2024 | EU Business Hub.
  • Deadline for application: 9 August
• EU Business Hub @Semicon Japan 2024
  • Tokyo, Japan, 9 – 13 December 2024
  • More information: EU Business Hub @ Semicon Japan 2024 | EU Business Hub
  • Deadline for application: 16 August

The business missions represent a valuable opportunity to explore the two Asian markets and build long-lasting partnerships with local counterparts.

We invite you to visit the programme website to know more about the initiative.

Nicoletta Favaretto

The EU Business Hub Team