SME New Business Expansion Subsidy

[Important Notice for FY2026]In FY2026, this program has been merged and reorganized into the "New Business Expansion and Monozukuri/Commerce/Service Subsidy" . Please check the new program's official website for the latest framework and application details.

Intended for large-scale product development, such as launching a new brand or a product line in a new field that goes a step beyond your existing business (the hurdles for wage increases and investment scale are fairly high). It is effectively the successor to the Business Restructuring Subsidy.

Program overview

• Administering body:Small and Medium Enterprise Agency (SME Support, JAPAN)
• Eligible applicants:SMEs and others expanding into new markets or fields
• Maximum subsidy:Up to 25-90 million yen (varies with number of employees and wage increases)
• Subsidy rate:About 1/2
• Application period:In rounds
• Status:Accepting applications

Official site: https://seisansei.smrj.go.jp/subsidy_info/new_business_subsidy.html

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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