Shimane Prefecture: "Support business subsidy for manufacturing industry production process change"≪3rd≫ (FY2019)

This is a subsidy program by Shimane Prefecture designed to support manufacturing companies in transforming and innovating their production processes, including DX implementation and production efficiency improvements. Eligible applicants are SMEs in Shimane Prefecture's manufacturing sector with employee and capital levels meeting SME criteria, including both corporations and sole proprietors. Supported expenses include capital investments, system implementations, and R&D costs directly related to production process improvements, with subsidy rates and caps determined by business scale and content. Submission of a business plan and approval by Shimane Prefecture's screening process are mandatory requirements. With multiple recruitment rounds in fiscal 2026, the third round has a specific application deadline, making early consultation and preparation critical.