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National Research Council Canada Advisor in Japan

Conseiller du Conseil national de recherches Canada au Japon

Description

In the pursuit of its mandate, the National Research Council Canada (NRC) has identified the need to increase engagement with Japan’s innovation eco-system and as such has a requirement for a Consultant who will be responsible in assisting with the elevation of NRC’s profile within the Japanese innovation community which includes large R&D-driven Japanese Corporations, Japanese Government Ministries and Agencies, Research Institutes and leading Japanese Universities. The Consultant will have a thorough understanding of Japanese culture, Japanese language, business environments and approach to innovation while leveraging a pre-existing, extensive network of high-level contacts throughout Japan’s ecosystem to accelerate the achievement of NRC’s objectives in Japan.

Quick Summary

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking a consultant to help increase its engagement with Japan's innovation ecosystem. The consultant will use their deep understanding of Japanese culture, language, and business environment, along with an extensive network of contacts, to raise NRC's profile among Japanese corporations, government agencies, research institutes, and universities.

Ideal For

Companies or individuals with expertise in Japanese business culture and a strong network within Japan's innovation and research sectors should bid.

ConsultingInternational RelationsInnovation EcosystemResearch CollaborationJapanese Market
High complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
cb-816-78582068
Solicitation Number
25-58026
Publication Date
May 30, 2025
Closing Date
Jun 17, 2025
Expected Start
Aug 8, 2025
Expected End
Aug 7, 2026
Procurement Method
Advance contract award notice
Selection Criteria
Not applicable
Notice Type
Advance Contract Award Notice

Classification

UNSPSC Code
80101500; 80101508; 80101600
UNSPSC Description
Business and corporate management consultation services; Business intelligence consulting services; Project management

Trade Agreements

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA); Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA); Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement; World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA); Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA); Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA); Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement; Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA); Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP); Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA); Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA); Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement

Contracting Entity

National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

1200 Montreal Road, Building M-58

Ottawa, Ontario

Contact

Shufang Weng

shufang.weng@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

(343) 990-8092

Regions of Delivery

Canada; Japan