Hiroshima Prefecture: SME & Small Business Planned Management Improvement Support Subsidy

A Hiroshima Prefecture subsidy supporting planned management improvement for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), promoting business innovation and strengthening of operational foundations based on business plans. Eligible applicants are SMEs with business locations in Hiroshima Prefecture, including manufacturers (≤300 employees, ≤300 million yen capital), commercial/service businesses (≤100 employees, ≤50 million yen capital), and micro-enterprises. Funding covers equipment investment, human resources development, IT system implementation, and related operational improvement costs, with subsidy caps and a typical subsidy rate of approximately 2/3 of eligible expenses. Development and execution of a management improvement plan with support from a Chamber of Commerce or Commerce and Industry Association is mandatory, and submission of recent financial statements is required. Early application within the recruitment period is recommended, and the comprehensiveness of the plan is a key evaluation criterion; prior consultation with support institutions is essential.