Dear colleagues, please, see a kind reminder regarding

The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for applications for its next Biotech Cluster/SME mission to be organised, from 13 to 16 October 2020, alongside "BioJapan Expo" (https://www.ics-expo.jp/biojapan/en/)

We are all aware that daily life in many places around the world has been suspended for weeks now in order to slow down the spread of the COVID-19.

Several countries are slowly planning to ease restrictions on social life, transport and cross-border travel imposed since mid-March.

1. At this stage, we don't know yet how long this "unlocking process" will last but the Centre is committed to continue promoting the Biotech mission 2020 until 25 June without excluding the possibility to organise a virtual mission in case of persisting travel restrictions and borders shutdown in October 2020. Please rest assured that we are evaluating the situation day by day during this unprecedented crisis. Biotech Cluster/SME Matchmaking Mission to Japan The mission is organised alongside the "Bio Japan Expo" (http://www.ics-expo.jp/biojapan) in Pacifico Yokohama.
2. The Centre is committed to continue promoting the WCM mission until 2 July. The Centre also considers the possibility to organise a virtual mission in case of persisting travel restrictions and borders shutdown in November 2020.

The programme provides:

• In-depth analysis of Japanese manufacturing methodology • Lectures, seminars and panel discussions, presented by experts from Japanese industry • Company and factory floor (Gemba) visits
• Preparation and post-visit reviews

Training dates in Japan: 16 – 20 November 2020
Application deadline: Thursday, 2 July 2020
Target: EU managers working in manufacturing companies and with knowledge of WCM and an engineering background.
Special support for SMEs: No tuition fee and the European Commission grants 600 EUR to participants from SMEs.

More information: https://www.eu-japan.eu/events/world-class-manufacturing-november-mission