Fukushima Prefecture: SME Productivity Improvement Promotion Program (with Expert Dispatch or Productivity Improvement Support Center Assistance)

This program supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Fukushima Prefecture through expert dispatch and productivity enhancement center assistance to resolve management challenges and boost productivity. It aligns with key regional policies such as management innovation, business transformation, and employment creation while supporting economic recovery in disaster-affected areas. Eligible applicants include SMEs and small business operators with business sites in Fukushima Prefecture, with priority given to enterprises contributing to reconstruction of affected facilities and regional industrial revitalization. Supported measures include expert management consulting via dispatch, diagnosis and guidance through productivity enhancement centers, and equipment installation support, with subsidy rates varying by business content. Core requirements include preparation of business plans, establishment of support institution cooperation frameworks, and submission of performance reports. Alignment with Fukushima's industrial recovery priorities is emphasized, and pre-application consultations enhance adoption prospects.