Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture: Subsidy for Digitalization Promotion of Small and Medium Enterprises (FY2019)

This subsidy program supports small and medium-sized enterprises in Moriyama City in implementing digital transformation and DX initiatives to improve productivity and competitiveness. Target applicants include SMEs and small-scale business operators with business locations in Moriyama City (generally defined as manufacturing with up to 300 employees, wholesale with up to 100 employees, and service sectors with up to 100 employees). Eligible expenses include system implementation, software purchases, and consulting fees related to digitalization, with subsidy rates and maximum amounts to be confirmed in the detailed guidelines. Applicants must meet basic requirements such as having employees at their business location in the city, and consultation with the chamber of commerce is recommended. Early consultation with the city's commerce division and related organizations is key; applicants should prepare quickly once the detailed requirements are announced for fiscal year 2026.