Shimane Prefecture: Manufacturing Industry Production Process Transformation Support Subsidy (Round 2)

A subsidy program by Shimane Prefecture supporting manufacturing companies to transform and upgrade their production processes. The initiative aims to boost productivity and competitiveness through digitalization, automation, and labor-saving innovations. Eligible applicants are small and medium-sized manufacturers with business operations in Shimane Prefecture (capital ≤ 300 million JPY or ≤ 300 employees). Subsidized expenses include machinery, system integration, digitalization equipment, with subsidy rates and caps specified in the official guidelines. Applicants must demonstrate recent business results and commit to continued operations within the prefecture. As this is the second round of recruitment, application deadlines are limited; pre-consultation with Shimane Prefecture's Commerce and Labor Department is strongly recommended.