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KARALIT - FROM ITKaralit was founded in 2007 as a spin-off from a major research centre in Sardinia, Italy. The company has quickly grown and its CFD software is now being sold in Europe, North America and Asia. To better understand Japan, one of its main target markets, Karalit’s Chief Operating Officer participated in HRTP 48, and the company has since been able to start up activities in Japan.Business: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) softwareHistory in Japan: none (7 years in Italy and...

LPR srl – from ITLPR srl was founded in 1952 in the surrounding of Piacenza, Italy. It is a privately owned company, active in the automotive sector, and specialised in manufacturing car brake spare parts, such as discs, pads, shoes, cv joints, water pumps and hoses.Company activities: developing a range of products for cars and light vehicles’ brake systems. Size: ca. 1300 full-time employees Interest in Japan: to find Japanese importers http://www.lpr.itThe LPR srl vision is to be a strong and...

MEBIUS – from SLThe Slovenian R&D company Mebius is a developer of catalysts and electrodes for hydrogen fuel cells. The company works closely with the Slovenian National Institute of Chemistry and other research institutes, and is a founding member of the Centre of Excellence for Low-Carbon Technologies and the Hydrogen Technology Development Centre. With 50% of their business already being international, the company began taking its first steps on the Japanese market in 2013.Business...

Mellifera JSC is a Bulgarian SME focusing on innovation and sustainability.

NovAlix is a drug discovery-focused CRO that was founded in Strasbourg in 2002. Novalix helps advance and accelerate the therapeutic potential of new drug candidates, working alongside clients to complement their internal R&D efforts.

Novaptech, a French biotech SME, specializes in the development of aptamer-based tools and devices for applications across health, agri-food, and environmental sectors.

Nuhealth Group – from BGCompany Nuhealth JSC is a young company, founded by experienced and ambitious professionals with more than 20 years of experience and exceptional know-how in the production of food products.SME Activities: Producer of healthy brown rice snacks, such as brown rice cakes, chips and rollsSize: Up to 100 employeesInterests in Japan: Want to sell their products in Japan www.nuhealth.zoneDriven by a desire for healthy and fulfilling life style caused by increasingly hectic...

OcellO – from NLOcellO B.V. was founded in 2011 in Leiden. It is a privately owned contract research organisation based on technology developed at Leiden University. SME Activities: Offering contract research services for the drug discovery industry.Size: 12 FTE.Interest in Japan: Currently have partners in Japan, search for additional partners and planning on launching new products in Japan http://ocello.nlOcellO excels in the development of clinically relevant in vitro human micro-tissue...

Oleoestepa is an Andalusian cooperative specialised in the production of extra-virgin olive oil.

POWER ELECTRONICS – from ESFounded in 1987, Power Electronics is a leading company specialised in the production of Power Electronics devices. SME Activities: Production of power electronics.Size: 300 employees (500 worldwide), with a turnover of over €100 million.Interests in Japan: Market expansion and establishing a lasting presence.Power Electronics is the main Spanish manufacturer of soft-starters and variable speed drives. Power Electronics is a fast growing SME that has experienced...

PR euroCHEM / SME / Search for Partners in JapanFounded in 1998 in Ireland, PR euroCHEM is dedicated to the provision of R&D and organic synthesis services to the Fine Chemicals and Pharmachem Industries.SME Activities include: Full range of services to the fine chemicals and pharmachem industries; isolation and synthesis of products, including pharmaceutical intermediates, prostaglandins intermediates, iophenoxic acid derivatives and metabolites.Interests in Japan: Consolidate the company’s...

Protobios – from EE Protobios Ltd. was founded in 2003. The company is developing new diagnostic tests and offering services in the field of immunology analysis. Since their founding the company has contributed to the development of novel technologies in field cell technology and immunology.Business: cell technology and immunologyHistory in Japan: Went on mission to Japan in 2013, has personal and academic ties.Size: 10-15 work-site employees powered with outsourced service staff in...

Selvita is a polish CRO (Contract Research Organisation) that bridges the gap between early drug discovery and the clinical stage of drug development.

SOCKSSS is a young Swedish company specialized in the fashion of socks. Whereas many larger companies failed in Japan, SOCKSSS already makes 5-7% of their turnover in Japan and their made in Japan style socks amount for 20% of their global turnover.

Sokisahtel is an Estonian SME specialising in the production of socks and hosiery. Founded in 2010 in Tallinn, it has since then been steadily growing.

Star Nails – from BG Star Nails - Bulgaria Ltd. was founded in 1993. The company was inspired by the latest manicure trends and became an undisputed market leader. It was a first company that introduced the nail extension system in Bulgaria.Business: Star Nails Bulgaria Ltd.History in Japan: Business partners in Japan since 2014Size: 48 employees in BulgariaTarget market: Cosmetics/luxury goodsStar Nails is a member of the Association of Small and Medium Enterprises of the Beauty and Healthcare...

SVCS Process Innovation is a Czech SME that specializes in the designing and manufacturing of horizontal and vertical diffusion furnaces.

The Swedish Bee Company was founded in 2018 by Mr. Olofsson, who was always interested in bees. Fascinated by how the bee community works and the crucial role bees play in nature and pollination, decided to take a course in professional beekeeping.

TreeFrog Therapeutics is a French biotechnology company specialized in cell therapy. In April 2022, it announced the opening of a lab in Kobe, Japan, with the aim of establishing strategic alliances with key academic and industrial players in the field of regenerative medicine.

CASE STUDY - UAB GELD BALTIC Super Garden Freeze-dried berries, veggies, and ice cream entering the Japanese market