Saitama Prefecture: "Saitama Prefecture Productivity Improvement Equipment Maintenance Cost Extra Subsidy"≪3rd≫

This temporary equipment investment subsidy program supports productivity improvements for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Saitama Prefecture. It aims to strengthen business continuity and management foundations for local enterprises affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible applicants are SMEs with headquarters or business offices in Saitama Prefecture, meeting size criteria (capital ≤3 billion JPY and employees ≤300 for manufacturing, construction, transport; other sectors subject to respective thresholds). The program subsidizes machinery and equipment purchases that directly contribute to productivity gains; subsidy rates and maximum amounts vary according to company size and investment scale. Project completion within the reporting deadline is mandatory, and pre-application through Saitama Prefecture's Industrial Promotion Corporation is required. As this is the third application period, the submission deadline may be limited, making early business planning and application preparation essential.