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Japan is one of the most important countries in the world economy and Sweden has long had a deep cooperation with Japan. During this digital meeting, you will get an insight into the funding opportunities available for researchers and companies that wish to participate in the Research and Innovation Week, organized by the university collaboration Mirai, in Japan in November. We tell you more about the upcoming bilateral Vinnova call for proposals with Japan.
You can also listen to Business Sweden and the Swedish Embassy's Science and Innovation Council, which will present various parts of the Japanese innovation and business environment and how Swedish actors can act in Japan.
Agenda
- Welcome participants and open meeting
Lars Friberg, Country manager – Japan, Vinnova - Innovation landscape Japan
Michael Jacob Ph.D., Science and Innovation Counsellor, Embassy of Sweden in Tokyo - Business landscape and opportunities in Japan
Carsten Grönblad, Trade & Invest Commissioner Japan, Business Sweden - Information on Science and Technology in Society forum, Oct 2-4, Kyoto
Information on opportunity to become Sweden’s nominee to Young Leaders’ Program held during the annual meeting of the STS forum.
The programme invites 100 young, promising leaders to participate in the forum, providing an invaluable opportunity for interactive dialogues and networking with world leaders, scientists (incl. Nobel laureates), academics, policy makers, business leaders, journalists as well as with their peers. - Information on opportunity to participate in delegation to Mirai 2.0 Research and Innovation Week, 13 – 18 November, Tokyo/Fukoka
Lars Friberg, Vinnova & Ellenor Devine Ph.D. Swedish Research Council - Information on planned bilateral call for proposal Vinnova & JST
Lars Friberg, Country manager – Japan, Vinnova
Please note that the meeting is digital and will be held in English.
Please note that there is a limited number of digital seats at the meeting, a maximum of 300 participants. If the meeting is fully booked, a waiting list is drawn up.