DWIH Tokyo (German Centre for Research and Innovation Tokyo)

Season’s Greetings🌟 Thank you for following our activities in 2024! We wish you a peaceful holiday season and a great year 2025! The DWIH Tokyo will be closed from December 23, 2024 to January 05, 2025. We are available again as usual from January 06, 2025. We look forward to continuing to promote German-Japanese exchange in research and innovation with you in 2025 🇩🇪🇯🇵 DWIH Tokyo Team

The launch of #POLARSTERN II marks a groundbreaking moment for polar and marine research🚢 As one of the most advanced research vessels in the world, it will replace its predecessor from the 1980s with cutting-edge technology like underwater vehicles, autonomous drones, and state-of-the-art labs. This new icebreaker, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Germany (BMBF), is set to provide invaluable insights into climate change, exploring previously inaccessible regions and supporting the Neumayer Station III in Antarctica. With its construction now greenlit, the ship is expected to embark on its first mission by the end of the decade. A major leap forward for sustainable and impactful climate research! #PolarResearch #MarineResearch #ClimateChange #Germany

Today, the team members of #DAADTokyo and DWIH Tokyo (German Centre for Research and Innovation Tokyo) visited the #ChristmasMarket at the #Yokohama #RedBrickWarehouses. The chilly air and sunny blue skies set the perfect stage for our outing. 🎄❄️ As the sun set, the market came alive with dazzling lights. It was the perfect atmosphere to get into the holiday spirit after a long day. 🌟✨ We celebrated a successful 2024 surrounded by the festive cheer of sparkling lights, warm drinks, and the scent of holiday treats in the air. Laughter, good company, and the joy of the season made it an unforgettable afternoon! 🎉🎅 #XmasMarket #HolidaySeason #TeamCelebration #Success2024 Markus Heckel Dr. Laura Blecken Yu Takeuchi Kiyofumi Horita Sophie Braun

【 🇯🇵発 #スタートアップ の国際展開戦略合宿】開催しました！ Danke!! Last weekend, on December 14th-15th, we at NRW.Global Business Japan had the pleasure of hosting our first Start-Up Gasshuku event in the picturesque setting of Karuizawa. This two-day program was designed to equip promising startups with the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to successfully expand into North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, one of Europe’s most dynamic regions. Participants dove into hands-on workshops and engaged in insightful discussions tailored to the opportunities awaiting them in NRW. The event provided an excellent platform to share practical growth strategies and foster collaboration between the German and Japanese startup ecosystems. We were honored to welcome distinguished speakers who brought a wealth of expertise to the event: Axel Karpenstein from DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst Tokyo / DWIH Tokyo (German Centre for Research and Innovation Tokyo), Fabian Hoshino from EY Strategy and Consulting Co., Takeru Kawashima, from 01Booster Inc., Sandeep Casi from Antler Venture Capital, Taichi Ando from Japan Finance Corporation (日本政策金融公庫), and Masaatsu Doi from Hosei University (法政大学). Their contributions were instrumental in helping participants navigate the steps toward establishing and growing their businesses abroad.  The energy, ideas, and collaborations that emerged over the weekend were truly inspiring. We are thrilled to have facilitated this crucial first step for startups looking to expand internationally and can’t wait to see the success stories that will undoubtedly emerge from this program. A heartfelt thank you to our speakers, participants, and everyone who contributed to making this event a success. Together, we are building a bridge for innovation and growth between Japan and NRW! #German #Startups #NRW #ドイツ ＃欧州市場 #VC Dr. Carolina Kawakubo Sugizaki Ryuji J. Sandra Furtmeier

On 4 December, the eighth edition of TechBIZKON spotlighted innovation in foodtech and agritech under the theme "Harvesting Innovation". This cross-border startup event featured insightful panel discussions with top speakers from Austria, Belgium, Germany and Japan. Over 20 startups showcased their cutting-edge technologies through pitches and demonstrations. As a proud co-organiser, 日欧産業協力センター supported the event by providing an online platform for matchmaking and live streaming. 🌟 Congratulations to all the winning startups! 🙏 A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of this event. ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (AHK Japan) Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) Plug and Play Japan株式会社 DWIH Tokyo (German Centre for Research and Innovation Tokyo)

🌐On December 4, we were thrilled to host #TechBIZKON VIII - Harvesting Innovation, a hybrid-style #startup event that brought together over 200 participants to connect the vibrant startup ecosystems of #Germany, #Japan, #Austria, and #Belgium. This year’s focus was on AgriTech & FoodTech, showcasing cutting-edge innovations. 22 #startups from Japan and #Europe presented their groundbreaking products and solutions. 4 startups with outstanding solutions were awarded attractive prizes supporting their further growth in Japan and Europe. Congratulations to the winners! And a big thank you to all participants, partners, and supporters for making this event a success. Awards and winners 2024: 🏆 Booth at one of DLG’s trade fairs (Germany): Quantum Flowers & Foods (Japan) 🏆 Explore Europe-Award (Flanders, Belgium): EF Polymer Global (Japan) 🏆 Go Austria Golden Ticket-Award (Austria): Kisui (輝翠TECH) (Japan) 🏆 Plug and Play Award (Japan): seedalive GmbH (Germany) Organizers: AHK Japan, ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA, Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT), Plug and Play Japan, AgVenture Lab Co-Organizers: DWIH Tokyo (German Centre for Research and Innovation Tokyo), EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation Sponsors: [Diamond] ABA – WORK in AUSTRIA, Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT)[Platinum] Global Incubator Network Austria (GIN) , DLG e.V. - German Agricultural Society [Gold] International Startup Campus, BMW Group, IAV Japan [Silver] Lufthansa Group, Red Bull Basement, BASF Dr. Lucas Witoslawski Benedikt Reifenrath #AHKJapan #PartnerInJapan #AgriTech #FoodTech

［国際事業］Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - German Research Foundation / DFG Japan のパートナーである科学技術振興機構（Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) は先端国際共同研究推進事業（ASPIRE）で実施する令和6年度 新規課題32件の採択を決定しました。うち9件はドイツを含む国際共同研究となります。   分野は、AI・情報、バイオ、エネルギー、マテリアル、量子、半導体、通信の7つで、日本の研究者と海外の研究資金配分機関や研究機関などのプログラムで支援されている、またはされる予定の海外の研究者との国際共同研究です。   令和6年度の詳細は、JSTのホームページにてご確認いただけます。 →（日本語）https://lnkd.in/gJCx2ipD   #research #Germany #Japan #researchfunding

📩 We have published our Newsletter No.11 today! You will find lots of information about events, calls & news in research and innovation in Germany and Japan 🇩🇪🇯🇵 ✅You can subscribe to the newsletter or read past newsletters here: https://lnkd.in/d5bWgkyC #Newsletter #DWIH #DWIHTokyo

Energizing Insights – Don’t miss the final sessions of our weekly lecture series, running until December 11! Join us to explore Biomass (December 4) and Solar Energy (December 11) in Japan and Germany. 🌱 [Biomass] Renewable Energy Landscapes: Biomass in Japan and Germany 📅Wednesday, December 4, 2024 🕓 16:00-17:30 JST / 08:00-09:30 CET 📍Online 🔴Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum (DBFZ); Head of Department Thermo-chemical Conversion Prof. Dr. Volker Lenz 🔵Japan Organics Recycling Association (JORA); Executive Director Yoshito Yuyama 🟢APROVIS Energy Systems GmbH; Global Strategic Operations, Head of Regional Office Asia Pacific (APAC) Nils Warburg ☀️ [Solar] Harnessing the Sun: Solar Energy Initiatives in Japan and Germany 📅Wednesday, December 11, 2024 🕓16:00-17:30 JST / 08:00-09:30 CET 📍Online 🔴University of Stuttgart; Institute for Photovoltaics (ipv), Director Prof. Dr. Michael Saliba 🔵Japan Photovoltaic Energy Association (JPEA); Secretary General, Takeaki Masukawa 🟢BayWa r.e. Japan K.K.; President & Representative Director Testsuya Oura ✅More Information and Registration: https://lnkd.in/guBMuJKa #Energy #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #Collaboration #Biomass #SolarEnergy #Germany #Japan

［イベントリポート］学術人事におけるジェンダーバランスの実現に向けドイツと日本ではどのような取り組みが行われているのか、11月22日に独協大学でラウンドテーブルディスカッション「学術人事におけるジェンダー平等の推進」が獨協大学、ドイツ大学学長会議（Hochschulrektorenkonferenz）、DWIH東京（DWIH Tokyo (German Centre for Research and Innovation Tokyo) の主催、ドイツ研究振興協会（Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - German Research Foundation / DFG Japan）、DAAD東京事務所の共催で開催されました。 両国ともに教授職の女性の割合は、少しずつではあるものの増えつつあり、対策の成功事例が共有されました。しかし、状況は分野によっても違いがあり積極採用に向けた工夫や必要な改善点についての意見が交わされました。 このイベントや登壇者についての詳細はこちらのリンクをご確認ください。 →（日本語）https://lnkd.in/gAet8a6p #genderequality #DEI #research #academia #Germany #Japan Foto credit: DFG