Digitalization and AI Introduction Subsidy 2026 – Multi-company Collaboration Frame
By Small and Medium Enterprise Agency (SMEA), METI
Japan
Updated 21 August 2026
Funding Amount
Amount not published
About This Opportunity
Joint introduction of IT tools and hardware by multiple SMEs/small businesses to achieve regional DX and productivity improvement; includes coordination and specialist advisory costs.
Eligibility Criteria
A representative organization such as a shopping-district promotion association must collaborate with at least 10 local businesses, subject to detailed program rules.
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At a glance
- Status
- Open
- Timeline
- Rolling applications
- Country
- Japan
- Amount
- Amount not published
- Applications
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- Official site
- chusho.meti.go.jp
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