6th deadline
Digitalization & AI Adoption Subsidy 2026
For SMEs considering registered IT tools. Check the relevant category and tool registration.
- Deadline
- 30 Oct (check official cut-off time)
- Region
- Nationwide
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General type · 9th call planned
SME Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy
For tailored equipment and systems. The next call is planned for early November.
- Deadline
- Late December planned; details pending
- Region
- Nationwide
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General / standard · 20th call
Small Business Sustainability Subsidy
For small businesses developing sales. Applications are scheduled from 5 November. Check support-plan document deadlines.
- Deadline
- 15 Dec · 17:00 JST
- Region
- Nationwide
Checked 24 Oct 2026Official details
Deadlines vary by prefecture
FY2026 Workplace Improvement Grant
Combines productivity investment and workplace minimum-wage increases. Some regional deadlines may already have passed.
- Deadline
- Earlier of regional wage change eve or 30 Nov
- Region
- Check each prefecture
Checked 24 Oct 2026Official details
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Digitalization & AI subsidy: the sixth deadline is 30 October. What to check first
Check the application category, registered tools and preparation sequence before committing to a new system.
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Labor-saving investment: the ninth general call is planned for early November
The eighth call has closed. Here is the next-call plan and how to prepare for equipment or system investment.
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Workplace Improvement Grant: do not assume every region has a 30 November deadline
The regional minimum-wage effective date can bring the deadline forward. Check before investing or planning wage changes.
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Sustainability subsidy: the twentieth call is scheduled from 5 November
Leave time for consultation and documents before the 15 December, 17:00 deadline.
Official sources & check date includedStartup-type sustainability subsidy: fourth call planned for 5 November
Standard and startup types have different conditions. Check the actual criteria.
Official sources & check date includedLabor-saving product catalog updated on 22 October
Review current registration and installation requirements before selecting equipment.
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