Nationwide

"Digitalization and AI adoption subsidy 2026" <3rd deadline>

Agencyデジタル化・AI導入補助金事務局
Max amount
¥4,500,000
Rate
50%
Actual spend × rate = subsidy amount (capped). Smaller spend yields just this fraction; above the cap you receive the max. Not an approval probability.
Deadline
2026-07-21 (45d)
Area
Nationwide
All 47 prefectures

Summary

This is a national subsidy program aimed at accelerating digital transformation and AI adoption among SMEs to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness. Small and medium-sized enterprises and micro-businesses nationwide are broadly eligible, with no industry-specific restrictions. While specific subsidy limits and rates depend on official guidelines, typical eligible expenses include machinery and equipment, software development, implementation consulting, and related costs. Applicants must be operating businesses (corporations or sole proprietors) and demonstrate the ability to complete reporting by the program deadline. As this is the third application deadline, multiple funding windows have already opened; applicants should promptly review the latest public call details.

Tags

IT / DXCapital investment