Get Ready for Japan- GRFJ-June/July 2024

GET READY FOR JAPAN- PROGRAMME

8th edition: 21-25 October 2024→ ONLINE 11-15 November 2024 → In JAPAN
It is essential to ensure your commitment before applying for this Programme, as forfeiture of the deposit may occur if you decide to cancel after confirming your participation.

Here is the latest information about “Get Ready For Japan - GRFJ” and its terms and conditions. Please take a moment to read this carefully and thoroughly.

To apply, complete the application form and include all necessary supporting documents. The selection board will only consider applications submitted by the deadline of 2 September 2024. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Any questions? Send an e-mail to Follow-up
APPLICATION FORM
The programme is designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) only and will be divided into two mandatory phases. The first phase will occur online from October 21 to 25, 2024, and the second phase will be held in Tokyo (Japan) from November 11 to 15, 2024. Before proceeding further with this form, please confirm the following:*

"I'm presently employed full-time by a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME).""I understand that I need to be available for both phases of this programme.""I am applying for the Individual Company Meetings (ICMs) that will be organised during the second phase of the programme in Tokyo."
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Name*

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
Of which country are you a passport holder? *
Job title*
Work Phone Number*

Country codePhone Number
Work email address*
name@company.com
LinkedIn profile
English Proficiency*

BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedNative level
Have you participated in this training programme previously?*

YESNO
Which "Get Ready for Japan" edition did you attend?*
Please provide the exact year you attended and whether it was a virtual or in-person edition.
Have you ever had the opportunity to work with Japanese clients or companies before? YES/ NO

YESNO
COMPANY INFORMATION
Your organisation is a...*

SMEConsulting companyOther
SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are companies meeting the standard European Commission criteria for an SME:

Max 249 employees, turnover below 50M€ or balance sheet total below 43M€.

If part of a group data should be theIf you are part of a group, the data should include the group's consolidated turnover. group consolidated turnover.

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In order to complete the verification process of your SME status with the EU-Japan Centre, you need to provide an official document that clearly indicates your company's staff headcount, turnover, and balance sheet data. If your company is part of a group, please provide the latest financial statement of the group.*

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Feel free to provide any legal documents or certifications that assert your company's SME status.

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A letter from your employer endorsing your application is required. If you are the CEO or owner of the company, please provide relevant documentation.*

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Company Info*

Office Name

Office Street Address

CityProvince/Region

Zip CodeCountry
Company Website?*
Active sectors*

Automotive industryDigitalMachineryPharmaceuticalGreen TechnologyManufacturingFood IndustryTextile industryOther
Provide a concise and details summary of your company's profile and the activities it engages in. *
Are you using Enterprise Europe Network support locally?*

YESNO
If you have been in contact with an EEN person, please indicate the name of the person and their organisation.
If you have NOT been in contact with an EEN person but wish to learn more about it, click here and please let us know.
Are you a European Innovation Council (EIC) grant beneficiary?*

YESNO
MOTIVATION & GOALS
How did you hear about this programme?

Via social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram).Via the EU-Japan Centre's website.Via the newsletter of the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation.Via a Technological Trade fair.I received a personalised email from the EU-Japan Centre.Other
What inspired you to apply for this business programme in Japan?*
How do you intend to use the knowledge and experience gained from this programme?*
Explain the reasons why the Japanese market may be interested in your company's activities.*
One of the primary goals of this programme is to arrange meetings with potential Japanese partners. The ICMs (Individual Company Meetings) field content will assist us in identifying such partners for you. Please provide a list of up to 6 Japanese companies you would like to meet during the ICMs. If you haven't identified any Japanese companies yet, please describe clearly the sectors of activities and profiles of companies that you wish to meet.*
UPLOADING DOCUMENTS

CV, recent portrait photo, ID Card or Passport, VAT registration document (ideally in PDF format).
CV*

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Recent portrait photo*

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ID card or Passport*

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Certificate of registration/VAT registration of your entity*

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Please confirm ALL the following*

"If selected, I hereby declare my commitment to attend the entire programme."If selected, I commit myself to pay a deposit of €1000 (refundable after the completion of the mission in Japan).I understand that my work contact details will be shared with the EU-Japan Centre's office in Japan, with other SME participants selected for this course and with the co-organisers/experts on this programme.I give permission to the EU-Japan Centre to use my name and picture in the programme's list of participants and proceedings.I understand that I need a written permission from the EU-Japan Centre to use its logo. Permission must be requested and granted before the logo can be used.I have read and understood the EU-Japan Centre' Privacy Policy available on its website.I hereby declare that the information in this application is correct and accurate. I understand that providing false or misleading information may result in the rejection of my application.
Applicant's Signature*

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GET READY FOR JAPAN- PROGRAMME

APPLICATION FORM

PERSONAL INFORMATION

COMPANY INFORMATION

MOTIVATION & GOALS

UPLOADING DOCUMENTS