The EU Gateway Programme opens new business horizons for your company in Japan and Korea
Eligible EU Companies are invited to submit an application to participate in Business Missions. Applications will be checked on their economic, financial and strategic merits.To optimise their chances on the Japanese or Korean markets, EU companies can participate in up to three Business Missions.(Read more about the Business Missions) Each Business Mission accommodates up to 40 EU companies in Japan and 30 EU companies in Korea.
Eligibility and Conditions for Participating in the Programme
You can apply for participation in an EU Gateway Business Mission if your company fulfils the following criteria:
- Exist for at least 5 years
- Fully or majority-owned by European Union capital,
- Being located and having its main activities in the European Union,
- Active in one of the economic sectors covered by the EU Gateway Programme,
- Have proven track records of international business cooperation,
- Have a solid business strategy for entering the Japanese and/or Korean markets,
- Have a sufficient turnover and number of people employed to guarantee a market entry to Japan and/or Korea,
Note that business consultants are not eligible.
Selected EU companies have the opportunity to participate in up to three Business Missions in Japan and Korea for a total of six business missions.
Support and Services provided by the Programme
The Programme provides financial and logistical support, strategic preparation and a tailored search for business contacts whom the participating EU companies will meet in Japan and/or Korea.
Financial support for the business mission:
- Up to 1,000 EUR co-financing the cost of one room per company in the programme hotel
- 80% of the total cost for customized services with a maximum of 1600 EUR per company
Standard services provided before, during, and after a business mission:
- Tailored preparation and a briefing on the target market prior to departure
- Individual stand-by coaching
- Advice on how to follow-up on business contacts in accordance with local business customs after return to Europe
Customised services that can be requested in addition to standard services:
- Information about local products
- Interpretation at individual meetings
- Translation of company documentation into Japanese and Korean
- Design and printing of company documentation, products manuals, brochures and business cards
- Business assistance during business meetings
- Information on certification procedures
The customized services are optional. The Programme will however co-finance 80% of the cost of these services with a maximum of € 1.600. Selected companies will be able to request customized services during the Pre-Departure Meeting.
