Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture: Subsidies for the next generation of small and medium-sized companies in Hamamatsu City

This subsidy program promotes the adoption of next-generation vehicles (electric vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, etc.) by small and medium-sized enterprises in Hamamatsu City to advance regional carbon neutrality and strengthen corporate competitiveness. Eligible applicants are SMEs with business locations in Hamamatsu City (manufacturing/construction: up to 300 employees or 300 million JPY capital; other industries: up to 100 employees or 50 million JPY capital). The program provides partial subsidies for the purchase cost of next-generation vehicles, with subsidy rates and maximum amounts varying by vehicle type and company size. Applicants must have business track records in the city with clearly defined eligible expenses. Strong emphasis on environmental initiatives means the specificity and feasibility of the introduction plan are critical success factors.