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Case Studies and Success Stories

Despite the geographical distance, doing business with Japan is not overly complicated and it is not restricted to just the big companies. In fact, many European Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) are successful in Japan.

Case study - Abbeal

Abbeal is a French start-up specialized in web and mobile development consultancy. They recently expanded their business and met quite a big success in Japan.

Case study - CTIBIOTECH

CTIBIOTECH is a French company specializing in repurposing human tissue discarded by hospitals for research, drug and cosmetic testing, and future therapies.

Case study - IBA Lifesciences

XLAB is an IT company headquartered in Slovenia, with additional offices in Germany, Switzerland, and the UK.

Case study - Mellifera JSC

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

Case study - Novaptech

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

Case study - Oleoestepa

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

Case study - Selvita

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

Case study - SOCKSSS

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.

Case study - Sokisahtel

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.

Case study - SVCS Process Innovation

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

Case study - The Swedish Bee Company

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.

Case study - Treefrog

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

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

Case study - WaSH Innovation

WaSH Innovation is a Polish SME that designs and produces portable personal hygiene systems. The company’s mission is to provide convenient and dignified washing experience in areas with limited access to running water.

Case study - XLAB

XLAB is an IT company headquartered in Slovenia, with additional offices in Germany, Switzerland, and the UK.

Case Study – ENOGIA

ENOGIA is a French SME specializing in the design and manufacture of micro-turbomachinery.

Case Study: ainia / technology centre / develop innovations

Ainia is a technology centre with the legal status of a private non-profit association, created in 1987 and formed by more than 900 companies mainly from the food sector.

Case Study: Anja / SME / Looking for Distributors

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Case Study: Arkamys - a French SME

ARKAMYS - FROM FR

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