Asakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture: “Asakura City Small and Medium Enterprise DX Promotion Project Subsidy”

A municipal subsidy program by Asakura City designed to support DX and digital transformation initiatives among local SMEs, with the goal of improving productivity and enhancing competitiveness. Eligible applicants are small and medium enterprises with their head office or principal place of business in Asakura City, meeting the standard SME criteria (capital ≤ 300 million JPY or ≤ 300 employees in manufacturing; capital ≤ 50 million JPY or ≤ 100 employees in commerce/services). Eligible expenses include DX-related system implementation, digital equipment purchases, and business efficiency software installation; specific subsidy caps and rates are detailed in the municipal ordinance. Applications require demonstrated business track record and stable management foundation in Asakura City, with prior consultation and plan approval from the municipality being mandatory. As a locally-focused support program, early outreach to Asakura City's Industrial Promotion Division is recommended to confirm detailed eligibility requirements and application deadlines.