Announcement of Projects Selected under FY2012…

Announcement of Projects Selected under FY2012

“Subsidy Program for Projects Promoting Asian Site Location in Japan”

 

Regarding “Subsidy Program for Projects Promoting Asian Site Location in Japan,” that supports global companies’ establishment of new high- value-added business locations in Japan, four successful applicants were selected, as listed below.

 

Program overview and background

This program is intended to attract and concentrate high-value-added business operations that match the strength of the Japanese economy by supporting global companies’ establishment of new high-value-added business locations in Japan, such as Head Sites*1 or R&D Sites*2. METI expects this program to improve Japan’s status as an Asian business center.

 

Release Date

February 6, 2013

 

Selected projects/Selection process

* alphabetical order

1 . Faurecia Japan K.K., France

R&D, Automotive component(Automotive seating)

2 . GE Japan Limited, USA,

R&D, Energy (advanced power generation systems) ; Healthcare (healthcare information systems), and other devices

3 . Johnson & Johnson K.K., USA,

R&D, Medical equipment

4 . Tenneco Japan Ltd., USA

R&D, Automotive component (exhaust emission control system and other devices)

Reference: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

Announcement of Projects Selected under FY2012 “Subsidy Program for Projects Promoting Asian Site Location in Japan”

 

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