Digitalization & AI Adoption Subsidy 2026 — Invoice Frame (E-Transaction Type) 2nd Round

Digitalization & AI Adoption Subsidy 2026 Invoice Frame (E-Transaction Type) subsidizes a buyer-side firm's cost of an Invoice-compliant IT order/receipt tool and giving free accounts to SME partners. SME Support Japan funds it; TOPPAN secretariat handles applications. Eligible: Japan-registered corporations or sole proprietors with project site in Japan, within SME limits (mfg/construction/transport ≤300 staff or ≤¥300m capital; wholesale ≤100/¥100m; services/retail ≤¥50m). Must hold gBizID Prime, declare SECURITY ACTION 1- or 2-star, pay regional min wage, not have prior IT Subsidy 2024/2025 Invoice-frame grant, not religious/anti-social/adult-entertainment. Expenses: IT tool cloud fees (max 2 yrs), prorated by SME-partner accounts share. Tool: cloud software with Invoice-compliant features issuing free receiver accounts; one per applicant. Used goods, leases, tax, agency fees excluded. Rate up to 2/3 (SMEs) or 1/2 (others). Cap ¥3,500,000. Applications open 30 Mar 2026; ~6-month implementation. Wage plans (3.5%+ annual growth, 3 yrs) mandatory; failure triggers full repayment. Impact reports in years 1 and 3.