Harwell Japan Day 2026 brings together business leaders, innovators, researchers, start-ups, investors, government organisations and regional ecosystems from Japan and the UK to explore one central question:

Why should Japan and the UK work together to shape the next generation of global innovation?

Hosted at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, the event goes beyond technology showcases and company presentations. Instead, it presents a shared vision of how governments, corporations, universities, start-ups and investors can collaborate to solve global challenges.

Date: Wednesday 21 October 2026

Time: 09:00 – 18:00

Venue: Quad 3, Rutherford Avenue, Harwell Campus

Tickets: Super Early Bird £180 (until 31st Aug), Early Bird £240 (sales start 1st Sept), Standard Rate £300 (until 21st Oct).

Sponsorship packages are available at £1,500 (sales end 30th Sept) – more details via the button below.

Harwellian R&D Pass (Complimentary) are also available. Eligibility details via the button below.

Please note, registration will close once event capacity is reached.

Throughout the day, speakers will explore the “WHY” behind international innovation:

• Why the UK remains one of the world’s leading innovation ecosystems
• Why Harwell has become a unique destination for science-driven collaboration
• Why Japanese technology, manufacturing and entrepreneurship continue to matter globally
• Why start-ups, corporations, and regional ecosystems must work together
• Why international collaboration is no longer optional – it is essential

Harwell Japan Day is designed to create real opportunities for collaboration – connecting participants with future research partners, customers, investors, suppliers, universities and strategic collaborators.

Whether you represent a start-up, a multinational company, a university, a government organisations, or an investment fund, Harwell Japan Day offers a unique opportunity to become part of one of the fastest-growing innovation bridges between Japan and the UK.

This event is delivered in collaboration with Biospire UK Limited.