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This September, the North American and Japanese biotechnology industries will converge during a program providing access to current market intelligence and partnership opportunities in Japan . Join the JETRO BioMission to Japan 2005, and meet face-to-face with top industry, government, and academic leaders in Japan ’s biotechnology and life science industries.

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 I found JETRO s BioMission to Japan to be a very beneficial business development opportunity. JETRO helped set up meetings with companies, government officials and press and made the entire experience a pleasure.

Achieve Solid Business Results

During the BioMission to Japan, JETRO will provide companies and organizations with opportunities to forge strong connections within Japan's biotechnology sector. Members will participate in BioJapan 2005, Asia's largest biotechnology trade show, as well as the BioLink Forum 2005, a day-long event where companies will gain insights on recent trends in the biotechnology sector during sessions led by industry experts and analysts.

Over 100 companies joined the inaugural BioMission to Japan in 2004, gleaning information on the market, meeting with potential partners, and for many, doing deals and realizing their goal of expanding to Japan. Jim Alexander, VP of Business Development for the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association remarked on last years program: "As a result of JETRO's professional planning and execution of the BioMission, my organization was able to focus on our specific goals in Japan and be very productive." (Read full quote)

The networking opportunities and business meetings from the 2004 BioMission has already led to solid business results for many. "Being able to reach a large Japanese audience during the JETRO BioMission has raised awareness of Halozyme in Japan, and has likewise kindled Halozyme's interest in partnering with Japanese companies," remarked Michael Haller, Senior Director of Corporate Development at Halozyme Therapeutics. "The organization by JETRO led to at least one collaboration in Japan for us; this meaningful collaboration has endured long past the mission end." (Read full quote)


Large Market For Partnerships

Pharmaceuticals, medical devices, chemicals and agri-bio form the cornerstones of the Japanese market, and North American companies and organizations are increasingly seeking ways to expand their presence as Japan's market continues to grow. New business practices in Japan, such as a shift from out-licensing to independent sales, increased M&A activity (both international and domestic), and a quicker drug approval process have led to a critical mass for new collaborations. Simply put, there has never been a better time to find your partner in Japan.

Program Dates:

September 4-10, 2005

Application Deadline:

July 27, 2005

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