Organised by Genopole in partnership with CEBR
We are excited to announce the European Biotech Mission to Japan, taking place from 1 to 10 October 2025, and coordinated by Genopole, France’s leading biocluster, in collaboration with the Council of European Bioregions (CEBR).
This strategic mission is designed to foster high-impact collaborations between European biotech SMEs and Japan’s foremost life sciences ecosystems in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kobe. The focus areas include:
- Regenerative medicine
- Advanced therapies
- Biomanufacturing
- Therapeutic innovation
Participants will also join BioJapan 2025, Asia’s flagship biotech partnering event, and receive a special welcome from the Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster.
This mission offers a concrete opportunity for European clusters and their companies to explore the Japanese market, connect with key innovation stakeholders, and lay the groundwork for long-term partnerships.
Indicative Agenda
| Date | Activity |
| Oct 1 | Arrival in Tokyo & Transfer to Kobe. Welcome by Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster & coordination briefing |
| Oct 2–3 | Kobe Bootcamp: Workshops, regulatory insights, B2B meetings |
| Oct 4–5 | Free time / Optional cultural programme |
| Oct 6–7 | Osaka Business Events & EU-Japan Matchmaking (in cooperation with the EU Help Desk), site visits |
| Oct 8 | Global Life Science Session by LINK-J (Tokyo): Company pitching & networking |
| Oct 9–10 | BioJapan 2025 (Yokohama): B2B partnering, exhibitions, conferences, and European delegation visibility |
How to Participate
To express your interest or schedule a call to discuss next steps, please send an email to alexis.biton@genopole.fr, copying sedjro.gnonlonfin@genopole.fr.
The deadline to confirm interest is 30 June 2025.
Let’s build innovation bridges between Europe and Japan!
