EEN (Enterprise Europe Network) Japan is targeting the stars for its second “Space mission to Japan”

The Space Business Mission in Japan offers businesses a chance to present their solutions and establish connections in the Japanese market. The mission will take place around the International Space Industry Exhibition (ISIEX) in Tokyo from January 27 to 30, 2026. ISIEX aims to promote hybrid business matching for companies working in various space-related sectors, including lunar exploration, satellite technology, and space-related services.

Objectives of the mission include:

• Exploring partnership opportunities with Japanese companies
• Gaining insights into the Japanese market
• Laying groundwork for practical cooperation with Japanese counterparts as a cluster

The call for applications is specifically aimed at SMEs (small and medium enterprises), start-ups, and Clusters from the EU or countries associated with the Single Market Programme.
Participants will be involved in sectors such as:

• Lunar and deep space exploration
• Rocket manufacturing and launch infrastructure
• Satellite manufacturing and communication technologies
• On-orbit space services
• Space life support systems
• Other space-related services and academia

The mission will accommodate 12 to 16 participants, depending on budget availability.

Target audience: SMEs|start-ups|space organisations. This audience is selected as they have the relevant expertise and interest in the space sector, particularly in technologies and services that are applicable in Japan.

Interested applicants should prepare their applications ahead of the October 4, 2025 deadline to participate in this unique opportunity.

For more information about the mission and to apply: https://www.eu-japan.eu/events/space-mission

or https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7363876888395612161/ 

For more info about this fair https://biz.nikkan.co.jp/eve/isiex/