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HARWELL JAPAN DAY 2026
Don't leave your
global expansion to others.
Nothing starts unless you go.
The day Japanese technology connects directly with world-class researchers.
Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Harwell Campus — the UK's largest science and innovation hub
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WHY HARWELL
You don't need a "cutting-edge" label.
If you have the technology and the passion, there is a seat for you at Harwell.
Many of the small manufacturers who exhibited are not what you'd call "tech companies".
Yet they have directly connected with researchers and investors, leading to joint development projects, overseas sales agency contracts, and ongoing follow-ups. There is a researcher out there waiting to meet your factory's technology.
Presence
Being there.
That's all it takes to open doors.
Conversation
Dialogue happens.
Not just information — relationships.
Trust
Trust grows face to face.
That becomes the next opportunity.
Serendipity
The unexpected becomes an opportunity.
The unplanned, the greatest achievement.
Real opportunities emerge from real encounters.
2025 RESULTS

A Strong Inaugural Year

~500
Total Attendees
TV TOKYO
Media Coverage & More
7
Japanese Exhibitors
"This already has the presence of an established international programme."
Words that naturally slipped out from an attendee, upon witnessing the calibre of business leaders and researchers gathered in 2025.

Key organisations & companies at HJD 2025

Government & Public Bodies
  • METI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)
  • JETRO London
  • UKRI / STFC / DSIT
  • UK Space Agency
  • AMED
  • British Embassy Tokyo
Research Institutions
  • ESA (European Space Agency)
  • Diamond Light Source
  • The Rosalind Franklin Institute
  • The Faraday Institution
  • NQCC
  • University of Oxford
Companies & Investors
  • Moderna
  • Astroscale
  • OrganOx
  • Mitsui Chemicals
  • Orca Computing
  • Amadeus Capital Partners
  • Shionogi
  • and more

Voices from Participating CEOs

"It was truly worth participating."
"I'd love to recommend this to other manufacturers."
"I wanted to have deeper discussions with Harwell researchers."
"One day was simply not enough."
"I don't want this experience to be a one-time thing."
— From a follow-up session at JETRO London office, 2025
2026 EVOLUTION

Our Evolution for 2026
REFLECTION & INTEGRATION

Information can be gathered from Japan. But connections only happen on the ground.

2026 THEME
Integration
Integration, not separation.
We are mixing Japanese small manufacturers, startups, UK companies, researchers, and investors across all sessions — turning discussions directly into deals and collaborations.

This is an event where those coming from Japan are the main characters.
FOCUS AREAS 2026
Space
宇宙
Connections with organisations like Astroscale. Bringing Japanese space technology into the UK ecosystem.
Life Sciences
ライフサイエンス
The frontline of healthcare and biotech. Connect directly with Harwell research institutes.
AI
人工知能
Co-creation in AI and data technology. A meeting place for Japan-UK engineers.
Energy
エネルギー
Decarbonisation and next-generation energy. Collaboration with the Faraday Institution and beyond.
OVERVIEW

Schedule & Venue

PRE-EVENT
Tue 20 Oct
Pre-Event Programme
Setup & Special Pre-Event Programme
Diamond Light Source special tour (including normally restricted areas) · Setup
MAIN DAY
Wed 21 Oct
Main Event
Harwell Japan Day 2026
All sessions, exhibition and networking. The main event where Japan-UK researchers, companies and investors gather under one roof.
AFTER
Fri 23 Oct
London Optional
London Networking Event
Participation with the German Chamber of Commerce. Business networking in London.
VENUE
Harwell Campus Quad Three
Oxfordshire, UK  —  This year, held at the very heart of Harwell Campus!
Adjacent to Astroscale's UK headquarters, this is the most connected location on campus — where researchers, companies, and investors converge.
SPECIAL PROGRAM
Diamond Light Source Special Tour
Planned for 20 October (pre-event day). A special tour including normally off-limits areas. An exclusive programme for participants to experience the UK's renowned synchrotron radiation facility up close.
WHY JOIN

4 Reasons Japanese Companies
Can Connect with the World

This is not just another trade show. We have the systems and support to deliver real results.

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Experience First
When in Rome — just go.
At Harwell, the atmosphere speaks louder than any brochure. Your English doesn't need to be perfect. Your exhibit doesn't need to be complete. The greatest achievement is exchanging words on the ground and looking a researcher in the eye. There is meaning in simply showing up.
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Pit-A-Pat (Design Studio for Manufacturers)
Together, we craft a presentation that resonates with researchers
Designers specialising in small manufacturers guide you through presentation style, prototypes, and branding that speaks to researchers — designing visual communication that works across language barriers.
03
Biospire UK
Content that makes investors want to fund you
Biospire UK handles investor pitch support — transforming your technical strengths into the language and structure investors look for, polishing it into content that makes them want to invest.
04
TMC WorldNetwork (UK Business Support)
Keep advancing your UK business, even after the event
From company formation, tax, legal, and labour matters needed for UK and EU expansion — TMC WorldNetwork provides one-stop consulting support. They help turn your Harwell connections into real business development.
Not just a trade show. Within the next few years, we will establish a Japan Manufacturers' Alliance Lab in the UK.
2025
First Edition
7 exhibitors · ~500 attendees
Building Japan-UK relations
2026
Deepening Ties
Integrated programme
Towards deals & collaboration
2027
Joint Research
Japan-UK joint projects
launch
Future
Lab Opening
Japan Manufacturers'
Alliance Lab in the UK
NEWS

Latest News

7 July 2026
Event Report
[Report] Harwell Japan Day 2026 Osaka Briefing
On 7 July 2026, we held the HJD 2026 Osaka Briefing at Osaka Innovation Hub. Speakers shared firsthand experiences and insights on expanding to the UK, with lively Q&A from the audience.
Osaka Innovation Hub  ／  7 July 2026 (Tue)
Read Report →
7 July 2026
Osaka Briefing
HJD 2026 Osaka Briefing — Now Recruiting Exhibitors
A briefing for Osaka-based manufacturers looking to participate in the international tech exhibition at Harwell Campus, UK.
7 July 2026 (Tue) 14:00– / Osaka Innovation Hub / Free entry, first-come basis
Details & Registration →
27 May 2026
Event Report
Harwell Japan Night 2026 — Event Report
"Harwell Japan Night 2026" was held on 27 May 2026 at the Japan Life Sciences Building, Nihonbashi.
We were joined by an oversubscribed audience for lively discussions on Japan-UK innovation collaboration.
Read Report →
All News →
PROGRAMME

21 October 2026 (Wednesday) — Schedule

All sessions include simultaneous interpretation (Japanese ⇆ English).
Speakers to be confirmed and announced progressively.

09:00
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09:30
Registration & Coffee / Exhibition Open
09:30
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09:45
Opening — Why Japan, Why Harwell, Why Now? Confirmed
Dr Masashi Matsunaga — Biospire, CEO  /  Tim Hart — Biospire, Director
09:45
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10:15
Keynote Speech TBD
"Why Global Innovation Needs International Collaboration"
Speaker to be announced
SESSION 1 — WHY UK?
Policy · Ecosystem · Investment
10:15
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11:15
UK policy, investment and support agencies on Japan-UK collaboration.
JETRO  /  CROSS-U  /  AMED
SESSION 2 — WHY HARWELL?
Harwell Innovation Showcase
11:15
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12:15
Space, Energy, Quantum — Harwell's frontier companies share their technology and collaboration agenda.
ARC/Harwell  /  STFC  /  Space Solar  /  AstroScale
SESSION 3 — WHY JAPAN?
Japanese Manufacturing Excellence
12:15
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13:00
Japan's manufacturing strengths — taking them to the world.
Speakers to be announced
13:00
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14:00
Lunch & Exhibition
Networking with Japan-UK startups, SMEs, research institutions and innovation partners.
SESSION 4
KYOTO Innovation Hour — Regional Special Session
14:00
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15:00
Kyoto-born startups take on the world. Featuring companies from the Founders Launchpad programme.
Yaqumo  /  ERRAI  /  Kyoto iCAP  /  Shimadzu
SESSION 5 — WHY GLOBAL?
Corporate Leadership Forum
15:00
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16:00
Japan-UK business leaders on the reality of global management.
Speakers to be announced
16:00
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16:20
Coffee Break
SESSION 6 — WHY REGIONS?
Regional Innovation Spotlight
16:20
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17:10
From Japan's regions to the world — the challenge of regional ecosystems. TBD
Kobe City  /  Kyoto  /  Regional Innovation Hub (speakers TBC)
17:10
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17:30
What's Next? (Closing)
Turning today's conversations into tomorrow's collaborations.
17:30
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19:30
Networking Reception
Post-event reception bringing together Japan-UK participants.

* Programme is subject to change. Speakers to be confirmed progressively.

PARTICIPATING COMPANIES

Participating Companies

Limited to 10 exhibition slots. Confirmed participants announced progressively.

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Coming Soon
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Coming Soon
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Coming Soon
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Now Recruiting

Enquiries and applications for exhibition slots welcome.
Limited availability — applications close once full.

Apply to Exhibit →
PARTICIPATION PLANS

Participation Fees

Observer passes are also welcome.

Observer Course (no exhibit)
Attend as Observer
Access to all sessions, facility tour & networking
¥100,000+
Excl. tax, estimate / Travel & accommodation not included
Tier 1 / Exhibition Fee (Sponsorship) — Fixed for all exhibitors / Limited to 10 slots
£1,500
approx. ¥300,000 / per slot
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • ·Dedicated exhibition booth at Quad Three
  • ·Pitch slot at main session (5–10 min, optional)
  • ·Direct access to UK, European & Japanese stakeholders (investors, companies, government)
  • ·Simultaneous interpretation at all venue sessions
· Assistance with subsidy / grant applications
· Free consultation on booth presentation (no charge)

Please feel free to contact us for a quote or consultation.

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ARCHIVE

Harwell Japan Day 2025

01
Programme
2025
Space, Quantum, Life Sciences, AI, Energy
Full programme details from all sessions
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02
Report
2025
Outcomes report from the inaugural Harwell Japan Day.
A record of exchanges between 7 Japanese manufacturers and UK research institutions.
→
03
Journey Report
2025
Tokyo → London → Harwell.
A 7-day record and photos from Japanese participants.
→
HJD2025 HJD2025 HJD2025 HJD2025
CONTACT

Register / Get in Touch

Enquiries & Registration
For participation enquiries or questions about Harwell Japan Day 2026, please use the form below.
Organiser Earth Mark. II Lab Co., Ltd. Phone 070-6559-8061 Email [email protected] Website harwelljapan.com
Now Recruiting!