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Japan officially joins Horizon Europe research programme

Japan has become officially associated with Horizon Europe, bringing one of the world's most advanced research ecosystems to the scientific cooperation network.

By 30 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET Updated 30 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET

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Japan is officially associated to Horizon Europe as of today, according to a European Commission press release issued on 30 July 2026.

With a population of 123 million, Japan is the most populous country to join the programme, adding its advanced research and innovation ecosystem to Europe's scientific network.

Source: European Commission. Read the original report ↗

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