The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) invites interested companies to participate in an Outward Selling Mission (OSM) to Tokyo, Japan, from 08-14 March 2026. The purpose of the mission is to promote South African value-added products and services in this market. The mission will comprise of a Business Seminar, B2B meetings, as well as site visits.
Targeted sector: Agro-Processing
Entities that wish to apply for the EMIA funding must:
- Have been in business for at least two years;
- Acquired a proven business track record;
- Be competitive in the South African market;
- Be export-ready and/or have exported previously;
- Have the capacity to timeously supply any export orders resulting from the OSM; and
- Have a valid and active tax clearance certificate.
the dtic will provide:
- Economy class return airfare up to a pre-determined maximum amount;
- Daily accommodation up to a pre-determined maximum amount (bed and breakfast only); and
- Excess luggage allowance for samples up to R2,500 per delegate.
The closing date for applications is 20 November 2025.
NO COURIER/POSTED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
- Application forms and EMIA enquiries should be directed to: OSMJapan2025@thedtic.gov.za
- Applications for funding must be addressed to: OSMJapan2025@thedtic.gov.za
The email subject must make mention of the event name, date and all documents must be submitted in a zip-folder file. Only electronic applications submitted to the above e-mail address will be processed.
For trade enquiries, please contact:
- Ms Meresina Ranphabana
- Telephone: (012) 394-5918
- E-mail: MRanphabana@thedtic.gov.za
