New Business Expansion and Monozukuri/Commerce/Service Subsidy (integrated program for 2026)

A new program launched in FY2026 that merges and reorganizes the Monozukuri Subsidy, the SME New Business Expansion Subsidy, the Business Restructuring Subsidy and JAPAN Brand (overseas). It covers the Innovative New Product/Service category, the New Business Expansion category and the Global category (exports and overseas market development), and ties directly into new food product development, capital investment and strengthening export capabilities.

Program overview

• Administering body:Small and Medium Enterprise Agency / Organization for Small and Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN
• Eligible applicants:SMEs and small businesses
• Maximum subsidy:New Business Expansion category: up to 70 million yen (90 million yen with wage-increase special provision); varies by category
• Subsidy rate:1/2 in principle (varies by category and size)
• Application period:Several times a year
• Status:Accepting applications

Official site: https://shinjigyou-shinshutsu.smrj.go.jp/

Amounts, requirements and application periods change. Be sure to check the official, latest application guidelines for each program. We (Agriture Inc.) do not handle subsidy applications on your behalf. We do not guarantee selection or grant awards.

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