Uchiko Town Price Surge Response Business Operator Support Subsidy

1) Overview: Uchiko Town subsidy supports business continuity and management foundation strengthening for businesses affected by price surges. Versatile subsidy with 5 selectable categories. 2) Eligible Applicants: Businesses with town location, no tax delinquency, necessary licenses. SMEs per SME Basic Law Art. 2-1 (incl. Art. 2-5 small-scale). EXCLUDED: agriculture/forestry/fishery, public-interest, religious, organized crime. Medical corporations not eligible. NPOs only if profitable + employment + continuous. Side businesses not eligible. 3) Eligible Project & Expenses: 5 selectable categories: productivity improvement, digitalization, talent acquisition, work environment improvement, use environment improvement. EXCLUDED: consumption tax, consumables, lease/rental, general-purpose PC/tablet. 4) Subsidy Rate, Cap and Schedule: 1/2 rate, cap ¥200,000, floor ¥100,000. One per business. Application: April 1 - November 30, 2026. Implementation: from decision to December 28, 2026. Performance report by 14 days from completion or December 28, 2026. Records: 5 years.