Aichi Prefecture: SME Special High-Voltage Electricity Price Surge Countermeasure Support Payment (Round 7)

An emergency energy cost relief subsidy program by Aichi Prefecture targeting SMEs facing high-voltage electricity price spikes and supporting business continuity under energy cost pressures. Eligible businesses include SMEs with offices in Aichi Prefecture (manufacturing: capital ¥300M or employees ≤300; retail: capital ¥50M or employees ≤50, etc., per industry-specific standards). The subsidy covers a portion of increased high-voltage electricity charges when costs exceed the prior-year equivalent month. Applicants must be SMEs experiencing business continuity challenges and submit required documentation for verification. Timely application submission within the designated period is critical for approval.