Fukushima Prefecture: SME Productivity Improvement Promotion Project (Without Expert Dispatch) Round 2

A Fukushima Prefecture subsidy supporting productivity improvements for small and medium-sized enterprises, with this second round targeting self-directed initiatives without specialist dispatch support. Small and medium-sized enterprises operating in Fukushima Prefecture (approximately 300 employees or fewer, capital ¥300 million or less) are eligible. Subsidies are provided at fixed rates for expenses related to productivity enhancement such as equipment investment, business process optimization, IT adoption, and sales expansion. Development and implementation of a business plan is a mandatory requirement, and the proposal must meet the prefecture's evaluation criteria. Being a second-round solicitation, the application deadline is limited, making early preparation essential.