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🌍 How can the EU and Asia-Pacific countries deepen collaboration in digital innovation and R&D initiatives in Information and Communication Technologies? The report below explores the synergies and commonalities in policies, strategies, and programs across these regions, highlighting key opportunities for stronger partnerships. Key recommendations include:  🔹 Strengthening semiconductor and critical resource supply chains  🔹 Promoting ethical digital governance  🔹 Fostering interoperability of international standards  🔹 Investing in digital skills development  🔹 Establishing centres of excellence in emerging technologies 📖 Discover the full insights here: https://lnkd.in/gUfBVSxJ #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Collaboration #INPACE #TechAdvancement #Networking #Research #Europe #IndoPacific #FutureTech #GlobalCollaboration #DigitalInnovation #EUTech     G.A.C. Group (GAC) France EGM ENRICH GLOBAL Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy (CSDS) CNRS Eurescom GmbH SiNANO Institute Athens Technology Center SPI - Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação Czech Technical University in Prague Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics Digital for Planet Martel Innovate RCISD BTU • Business and Technology University The University of Tokyo National University of SingaporeSejong University  Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)  

🇪🇺🇯🇵 Scaling to Japan: A Practical Guide for European Innovation and Growth   The EIT Global Outreach's latest report meets the growing demand for practical tools and strategic insights to help European innovators navigate Japan’s unique ecosystem and accelerate global growth.   Why Japan? Japan is more than an economic powerhouse—it’s a global leader in deep-tech, manufacturing, robotics, healthcare, and sustainability. For European innovators, it offers unique opportunities for investment, strategic partnerships, and expansion into the broader Asian market.   🔍 What’s inside? ✅ In-depth analysis of Japan’s innovation landscape from a European perspective. ✅ Sector-focused insights: Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics, Healthcare, GreenTech & AgriTech. ✅ Strategic guidance on investment, partnerships, and market entry with major corporates, government organisations, and Japan’s influential trading houses (Sogo Shosha). ✅ Cultural and business insights to navigate Japan’s unique business environment. ✅ Regional innovation hotspots: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Gunma, and more. ✅ Actionable recommendations for European startups, corporates, investors, and policymakers.   📖 Link to the full report below ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dPwQDxgr   🚀 Coming soon: Stay tuned for EIT Global Outreach’s upcoming programme supporting EU startups in scaling to Japan.   Acknowledgments: Thank you to Adam Angel, Adi Horesh, Gunma Prefecture, Ryohei Gamada (JETRO London), Luca Escoffier (ルカ・エスコフィエ), and Verónica Rodríguez García, PhD for their valuable input and support in shaping this report. Márton Herczeg, PhD, Guglielmo di Cola, Laurent Roux, Balazs Furjes, Martine Van Veelen, Antoni Pijoan, Margarita Abakova, Bernd Fesel, Orestis Trasanidis, Adi Barel, Adina Beer, Eden Dvir Zano, Leslie Harris, Ido Rosenblum, Maayan Sharon, Tal Caspi, Sahar Sazgar, Maytal Perlman, Pui San Tam, Eva Somodi, Zsofia Simon, Ayala Kahana, Zvi Hauser

🚀 INPACE at EuCNC 2025! 🌍 We’re excited to announce that INPACE will co-organise a special session at EuCNC & 6G Summit 2025 in Poznan, Poland on 3-6 June, in collaboration with SNS JU projects 6G-MIRAI-HARMONY Project and 6GARROW, and with NGITransoceanic.  The session will focus on collaborations beyond Europe, highlighting global synergies in 6G innovation. EuCNC & 6G Summit is a key event that brings together world-class researchers and industry leaders to discuss the latest advancements - from 5G deployment to 6G exploration and future network systems.  📅 Save the date: 3-6 June 2025 📍 Poznan, Poland Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dSV8rT6R G.A.C. Group (GAC) France EGM ENRICH GLOBAL Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy (CSDS) CNRS Eurescom GmbH SiNANO Institute Athens Technology Center SPI - Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação Czech Technical University in Prague Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics Digital for Planet Martel Innovate RCISD BTU • Business and Technology University The University of Tokyo National University of Singapore Sejong University Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Collaboration #INPACE #TechAdvancement #Networking #Research #Europe #IndoPacific #FutureTech #GlobalCollaboration #DigitalInnovation #EUTech 

Thank you for an inspiring EU-Japan Digital Week 2025! As the EU-Japan Digital Week came to a close yesterday, we extend our deepest gratitude to all organisers, speakers, and participants who contributed to a week of insightful discussions on 6G, Data Spaces, Smart Connectivity and Computing, Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence, and more. 💡 Organised as part of the EU-Japan Digital Partnership, this week reinforced the power of collaboration between the EU and Japan and contributed to a more connected, innovative, and sustainable digital future. 👏 A special thank you to Peter Fatelnig, Minister Counsellor for Digital Economy Policy, 駐日欧州連合代表部 • Delegation of the European Union to Japan to Japan, and to all organisations and projects who made this event possible: 駐日欧州連合代表部 • Delegation of the European Union to Japan #ASPIRE INPACE Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) #InternationalHouseofJapan Meiji University NexusForum.EU The University of Tokyo ENRICH GLOBAL EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation Swissnex BDVA - Big Data Value Association Data Spaces Support Centre Japan Business Council in Europe Hitachi Many thanks to all the speakers and participants, who contributed with valuable insights and made this week a big success!

💡 During the "Critical Applications of AI in Industry, Healthcare and Other Sectors" Workshop at EU-Japan Digital Week, Prof. Iiro Harjunkoski (Aalto University and Hitachi Energy) chaired a panel discussion on methods and regulations for critical AI applications and EU-Japan collaboration. Key panelists included: Dr. Marc Zeller (Siemens), Prof. Fuyuki Ishikawa (National Institute of Informatics and The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI), Dr. André Stollenwerk (RWTH Aachen University), Prof. Manabu Kano (Kyoto University), Prof. Valentina Colla (Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna), Dr. Satoshi Otsuka (Hitachi R&D), and Dr. Martin Hollender (ABB Corporate Research Center). Closing remarks followed from the workshop organiser Prof. Sebastian Engell (TU Dortmund University and ENRICH GLOBAL), officially marking the end of the EU-Japan Digital Week. The #EUJapanDigitalWeek marked a significant milestone in advancing digital collaboration between the EU and Japan, strengthening the partnership between the two regions and paving the way for a more connected, innovative, and sustainable digital future. #EUJapanDigitalWeek #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Collaboration #TechAdvancement #Networking #Research #FutureTech #GlobalCollaboration #DigitalInnovation #EUTech  駐日欧州連合代表部 • Delegation of the European Union to Japan #ASPIRE INPACE Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) #InternationalHouseofJapan Meiji University NexusForum.EU The University of Tokyo ENRICH GLOBAL EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation Swissnex BDVA - Big Data Value Association Data Spaces Support Centre Japan Business Council in Europe Hitachi

🚀 The "Critical Applications of AI in Industry, Healthcare and Other Sectors" Workshop at EU-Japan Digital Week continued with a session on AI in industrial automation. Key insights: 💡 Prof. Manabu Kano (Kyoto University) explored AI/ML-driven digital transformation in Japan’s process industries, with a key focus on digital twins in various fields. 💡 Prof. Valentina Colla (Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna) provided key insights on critical applications of AI in the metals and steel industry, emphasising proposed approaches and exemplar benefits of AI for metals production and manufacturing. 💡 Dr. Satoshi Otsuka (Hitachi R&D) focused on OT (Operational Technology) x AI safety approaches in Hitachi. His talk emphasised Hitachi's AI safety activities, the implementation of the AI Safety Shell (AISS) concept and architecture, the safety engineering process, and further collaboration. 💡 Dr. Martin Hollender (ABB Corporate Research Center) provided an overview of ABB and its Process Safety. The presentation also delved into AI for the automation of industrial processes and provided insights into AI research at ABB Corporate Research. #EUJapanDigitalWeek #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Collaboration #TechAdvancement #Networking #Research #FutureTech #GlobalCollaboration #DigitalInnovation #EUTech  駐日欧州連合代表部 • Delegation of the European Union to Japan #ASPIRE INPACE Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) #InternationalHouseofJapan Meiji University NexusForum.EU The University of Tokyo ENRICH GLOBAL EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation Swissnex BDVA - Big Data Value Association Data Spaces Support Centre Japan Business Council in Europe Hitachi

🚀 The "Critical Applications of AI in Industry, Healthcare and Other Sectors" Workshop at the EU-Japan Digital Week kicked off at Hitachi premises in Tokyo with an insightful welcome from Prof. Sebastian Engell (TU Dortmund University, ENRICH GLOBAL), who highlighted the significance of the Japan-EU Digital Partnership and introduced the INPACE initiative. Opening addresses from Mirai Odagiri (Japan AI Safety Institute) followed, setting the stage for a dynamic exchange on the critical applications of AI across key sectors. 💡 Session 1 explored AI in transportation systems and healthcare: ✅ Nobuo Nukaga (Hitachi R&D) shared insights on how Hitachi is using AI in its Social Innovation Business, highlighting the company’s role in supporting critical infrastructure and advancing impactful and innovative solutions. ✅ Dr. Marc Zeller (Siemens) discussed safety assurance for driverless regional trains, emphasising the challenges of AI in Railway and the safe perception for automated trains. ✅ Prof. Fuyuki Ishikawa (National Institute of Informatics and The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, SOKENDAI) covered search-based approaches to enhancing safety of autonomous driving system, highlighting the increasing focus on AI/CPS in the real world. ✅ Dr. André Stollenwerk (RWTH Aachen University) provided an overview of AI methods in medical applications through use cases, and addressed challenges in AI for intensive care medicine. 🔜 Stay tuned for more insights about this workshop! #EUJapanDigitalWeek #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Collaboration #TechAdvancement #Networking #Research #FutureTech #GlobalCollaboration #DigitalInnovation #EUTech  駐日欧州連合代表部 • Delegation of the European Union to Japan #ASPIRE INPACE Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) #InternationalHouseofJapan Meiji University NexusForum.EU The University of Tokyo ENRICH GLOBAL EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation Swissnex BDVA - Big Data Value Association Data Spaces Support Centre Japan Business Council in Europe Hitachi

YES, let’s make data spaces happen, for the benefits of our economies #Japan #Europe

The “Data Spaces - or the Story How to Make Business from Data in a Legal Fashion” Workshop at EU-Japan Digital Week concluded with engaging discussions on future collaboration and innovation. 🔹 An interactive workshop on designing joint EU-Japan Data Space pilot projects featured group activities and case study analysis. Three groups moderated by Wolfgang Klasen (Trust Anchor), Alessandro Canepa (SM4RTENANCE), and Tuomo Tuikka (BDVA - Big Data Value Association) explored practical steps for future cooperation. The session concluded with an open discussion of each group's key insights. 🔹 The final session focused on future trends and innovations in data spaces. Tuomo Tuikka (BDVA - Big Data Value Association) provided insights into EU research priorities, followed by discussions on Japan’s research and innovation priorities. Dr. Antonis Ramfos (Athens Technology Center) and Peter Fatelnig (Minister Counsellor for Digital Economy Policy, 駐日欧州連合代表部 • Delegation of the European Union to Japan) delivered closing remarks to this insightful workshop, which marked an important milestone in EU-Japan collaboration on data spaces! Many thanks to Peter Fatelnig for making this successful workshop possible! The EU-Japan Digital Week will officially conclude with one final workshop, "Critical Applications of AI in Industry, Healthcare and Other Sectors," on Monday, 7 April —stay tuned! 🚀 #EUJapanDigitalWeek #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Collaboration #TechAdvancement #Networking #Research #FutureTech #GlobalCollaboration #DigitalInnovation #EUTech  駐日欧州連合代表部 • Delegation of the European Union to Japan #ASPIRE INPACE Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) #InternationalHouseofJapan Meiji University NexusForum.EU The University of Tokyo ENRICH GLOBAL EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation Swissnex BDVA - Big Data Value Association Data Spaces Support Centre Japan Business Council in Europe Hitachi

The "Data Spaces - or the Story How to Make Business from Data in a Legal Fashion" Workshop at EU-Japan Digital Week continued with an insightful panel discussion. Moderated by Dr. Svetlana Klessova (G.A.C. Group (GAC) France), the session brought together a diverse panel of experts to explore key opportunities for joint data spaces. Panelists included: Dónal O'Regan (Fujitsu), Wolfgang Klasen (Siemens), Prof. Noboru Koshizuka (The University of Tokyo), Alessandro Canepa (Fratelli Piacenza S.p.A.), Yuki Nobekawa (Japan Data Exchange), and Franziska Zibold (DG GROW, European Commission). The session highlighted the importance of incentivising data sharing among companies and stakeholders in complex value chains. Key questions guided the discussions: ✅ How can we incentivise companies to share data in complex, competitive value chains? ✅ What sector-specific pain points could we solve through a pilot project? ✅ What makes data-sharing initiatives attractive to companies, especially SMEs? ✅ Where do EU and Japan have natural synergies / alignment for data collaboration? ✅ If we launched a small pilot tomorrow, what would it look like? What is the success metric? During the discussion, Peter Fatelnig, Minister Counsellor for Digital Economy Policy at 駐日欧州連合代表部 • Delegation of the European Union to Japan advocated for an agile approach to designing concrete pilot projects among Japan and the EU. 🔜 Stay tuned for more updates from the workshop! #EUJapanDigitalWeek #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #Collaboration #TechAdvancement #Networking #Research #FutureTech #GlobalCollaboration #DigitalInnovation #EUTech  駐日欧州連合代表部 • Delegation of the European Union to Japan #ASPIRE INPACE Institute of Geoeconomics (IOG) #InternationalHouseofJapan Meiji University NexusForum.EU The University of Tokyo ENRICH GLOBAL EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation Swissnex BDVA - Big Data Value Association Data Spaces Support Centre Japan Business Council in Europe Hitachi