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Calling2Scale Gunma: Gateway to Japan 2025

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What is it about ?

The Global Outreach Initiative of the European Institute for Innovation and Technology (EIT) wants to help starting entrepreneurs to embark on a global journey and conquer new markets. The next possible destination is Japan and the EIT has set-up a business training programme "Calling2Scale Gunma: gateway to Japan 2025". It is a collaboration with the Gunma Prefecture Governor's office.  

This training is open to European startups (including Horizon Europe Associated countries) in these key sectors: 

  • Healthcare Innovation and Smart Hospitals
  • Circular & Sustainable Energy
  • Sustainable Textiles
  • Sensing Intelligence (Disaster prediction, AI)
  • Sustainable Packaging & Materials.

What will the startups get?

  • Expert-led Japan market access training
  • Funded Immersion Lab in Gunma to develop pilots and Proof of Concepts with local partners
  • Tailored support and 1:1 mentoring by global industry experts
  • Opportunity to leverage Gunma Prefecture’s commitment to innovation as your launchpad into Japan and the wider Asian market
  • Strategic matching with committed corporates in Gunma, such as Mitsubishi Pencil, OKI, Kuribara, etc. 

The application deadline is the 15th of September 2025 and you can find the registration details here.

 

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