Space business mission to Tokyo
Exhibit at ISIEX 2026 in Tokyo with the EU–Japan Centre: 16 EU space SMEs and clusters get a free in‑person booth, Japanese‑language promotion, interpreter support, and 3 days of networking to meet Japanese partners, 28–30 January 2026.
Are you a European SME or cluster active in the space industry? The EU–Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation invites you to exhibit at ISIEX with the support of the EU–Japan Centre and showcase your company to industry leaders in Tokyo.
The EU–Japan Centre offers 16 EU space-related organisations the opportunity to exhibit in-person at ISIEX 2026; all fair costs covered (travel and accommodation to be covered by participants).
Selected participants will have the opportunity to connect with Japanese business partners and showcase their solutions during the 3-day exhibition. At the EU–Japan Centre’s booth, mission participants will have their promotion material displayed in Japanese-language posters, ensuring their products and technologies are effectively communicated to the Japanese visitors.
Moreover, the mission will include professional interpreters to ensure that participants feel confident and well-supported throughout the event.
Schedule
26 January (Mon). Recommended arrival in Tokyo
27 January (Tue). Networking event
28 January (Wed). International Space Industry Exhibition Day
29 January (Thu) International Space Industry Exhibition Day
30 January (Fri) International Space Industry Exhibition Day
Objectives
Explore and create partnering opportunities with Japanese companies.
Gain valuable insights and knowledge about the Japanese market.
Prepare the ground for practical cluster cooperation with Japanese counterparts as a cluster.
Participant profile
This call for applications targets individuals working for SMEs (small and medium enterprises, start-ups) or Clusters from the European Union or a country associated with the Single Market Programme, SME Pillar, specialised in:
- Lunar exploration, deep space exploration, lunar development
- Rocket manufacturing, rocket launch infrastructure
- Satellite manufacturing and communication equipment, satellite utilisation business
- On-orbit space-related services
- Space life support (clothing, food, housing)
- Other space-related services; or space-related organisations and academia
The EU–Japan Centre will cover the expenses for one representative per selected company/cluster for:
- Individual display stand in the joint EU-Japan Centre booth in the International Space Industry Exhibition.
- Support by EU–Japan Centre staff and professional interpreters at the joint EU–Japan Centre booth.
- Translation of poster and company profile, as well as printing of the poster for the exhibition.
Mission participants are responsible for covering:
- Flight and other travel expenses to Tokyo and the trade fair venue.
- Accommodation in Tokyo.
- Other living expenses in Japan, including local transportation and meals.
- If utilised: Promotional materials for their company, e.g. flyers, business cards, etc.
Feel free to contact Denis at d.ledent@eu-japan.eu for any questions.
Apply by 5 October.
Apply today
Exhibit at ISIEX 2026 in Tokyo with the EU–Japan Centre: 16 EU space SMEs and clusters get a free in‑person booth, Japanese‑language promotion, interpreter support, and 3 days of networking to meet Japanese partners, 28–30 January 2026.