Harwell Japan Day 2026
Japanese and UK innovators, investors and researchers spend a day at Harwell building one of the fastest-growing innovation bridges between the two countries.
What it is
A full day at Harwell connecting Japanese innovation with the UK science and technology ecosystem. Speakers work through why the two countries need each other — what keeps the UK among the world's leading innovation ecosystems, what makes Harwell a distinctive place for science-driven collaboration, why Japanese technology, manufacturing and entrepreneurship still matter globally, and why start-ups, corporations and regional ecosystems get further together than apart.
The day is built for outcomes rather than talks alone: the intent is that participants leave with research partners, customers, investors, suppliers or university contacts they didn't have that morning. Start-ups, multinationals, universities, government organisations and investment funds are all in the room.
Details
| When | Wednesday 21 October 2026, 9am – 6pm |
| Where | Quad 3, Rutherford Avenue, Harwell Science & Innovation Campus, Didcot |
| Cost | Early Bird £240 · Standard £300. Complimentary Harwellian R&D Passes are available — eligibility on the booking page. |
| Who it's for | Founders, researchers, investors and organisations working across Japan and the UK, or interested in doing so. |
| Organiser | Harwell Campus |
Book
Tickets from £240. Registration closes once capacity is reached.
Complimentary Harwellian R&D Passes are available — check eligibility before buying..
