Case Study: MEBIUS d.o.o.: a Slovenian SME

MEBIUS – from SL

The 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: Components for hydrogen fuel cells

History in Japan: None

Size in Japan: One employee currently located in Japan through a fellowship (four employees in total)

Target market: Manufacturers of fuel cell electric vehicles

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