Support for Applications for the Manufacturing Subsidy and Business Improvement Plans

「For the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Labor-Saving Investment Subsidy (General Type), a key focus area, the cumulative approval rate through the 4th call reached 92.6%, maintaining a high level of performance.」

「We also began supporting applications for the New Business Entry Subsidy, whose application call began in April 2025, and the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Growth Acceleration Subsidy, which began accepting applications in May.」

「We supported 19 applications in the 1st call and 40 in the 2nd call for the Growth Investment Subsidy for Mid-Sized and Small Businesses, and 456 applications in the 12th call for the Business Restructuring Subsidy. As a result, 6 applications were approved in the 1st call and 2 in the 2nd call for the Growth Investment Subsidy for Mid-Sized and Small Businesses, while 180 applications were approved in the 12th call for the Business Restructuring Subsidy. We also supported 89 applications in the 13th call for the Business Restructuring Subsidy, which closed on 26 March 2025.」

「During the six-month consolidated period, we supported 19 applications in the 1st call and 40 in the 2nd call for the Growth Investment Subsidy for Mid-Sized and Small Businesses, and 456 applications in the 12th call for the Business Restructuring Subsidy. As a result, 6 applications were approved in the 1st call and 2 in the 2nd call for the Growth Investment Subsidy for Mid-Sized and Small Businesses. As the results for the 2nd call were announced on 15 October 2024, no revenue was recognized during the six-month consolidated period. In addition, the results for the 17th deadline of the Monozukuri Subsidy, for which application support was provided in the previous fiscal year, were announced on 20 May 2024, with 3 applications approved. The results for the 18th deadline were announced on 25 June 2024, with 102 applications approved.」

「Regarding support for applications for grants, including the Monozukuri Subsidy and Business Restructuring Subsidy, during the third quarter of the consolidated fiscal year we supported applications through the 16th deadline under the Monozukuri, Commerce and Service Productivity Improvement Subsidy funded by the supplementary budgets for fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2021. As a result, 71 applications were approved. The results were announced on 19 January 2024.」

「Regarding support for applications for grants, including the Monozukuri Subsidy and Business Restructuring Subsidy, during the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year we supported applications through the 15th deadline under the Monozukuri, Commerce and Service Productivity Improvement Subsidy funded by the supplementary budgets for fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2021. As a result, 59 applications were approved. We also supported applications through the 11th deadline for the Business Restructuring Subsidy. The results for the 10th deadline were announced, with 147 applications approved.」

「Regarding support for applications for grants, including the Monozukuri Subsidy and Business Restructuring Subsidy, during the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year we supported applications through the 14th deadline under the Monozukuri, Commerce and Service Productivity Improvement Subsidy funded by the supplementary budgets for fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2021. We also supported applications through the 9th and 10th deadlines for the Business Restructuring Subsidy. As a result, 139 applications were approved at the 9th deadline. The results for the 10th deadline had not yet been announced. The results for the 8th deadline, for which application support was provided in the previous fiscal year, were announced on 6 April 2023, with 231 applications approved. The related revenue was recognized during the first quarter of the current fiscal year.」

「Regarding support for applications for grants, including the Monozukuri Subsidy and Business Restructuring Subsidy, the results for the 13th round under the Monozukuri, Commerce and Service Productivity Improvement Subsidy funded by the supplementary budgets for fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2020 were announced in February 2023, with 41 applications approved. For the Business Restructuring Subsidy, we provided application support through the 9th round.」

「The results for the 11th and 12th deadlines were announced, with 84 applications approved at the 11th deadline and 68 at the 12th. For the Business Restructuring Subsidy, we supported applications through the 8th deadline. The results for the 7th deadline were also announced, with 244 applications approved. The results for the 8th deadline had not yet been announced.」

「Regarding support for applications for grants, including the Monozukuri Subsidy and Business Restructuring Subsidy, during the second quarter of the consolidated fiscal year we supported applications through the 11th deadline under the Monozukuri, Commerce and Service Productivity Improvement Subsidy funded by the supplementary budgets for fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2020. The results for the 10th deadline were announced, with 65 applications approved. For the Business Restructuring Subsidy, we supported applications through the 7th deadline. The results for the 6th deadline were also announced, with 168 applications approved.」

「Regarding support for applications for grants, including the Monozukuri Subsidy and Business Restructuring Subsidy, during the first quarter of the consolidated fiscal year we supported applications through the 10th deadline under the Monozukuri, Commerce and Service Productivity Improvement Subsidy funded by the supplementary budgets for fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2020. We also supported applications for the Business Restructuring Subsidy through the 6th deadline. As a result, 170 applications were approved at the 5th deadline. The results for the 6th deadline had not yet been announced.」

「Regarding support for applications for grants, including the Monozukuri Subsidy and Business Restructuring Subsidy, during the consolidated fiscal year we supported applications through the 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th application deadlines under the Monozukuri, Commerce and Service Productivity Improvement Subsidy funded by the supplementary budgets for fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2020. As a result, the number of applications approved through the 9th deadline reached 268. For the Business Restructuring Subsidy, we supported applications through the 5th deadline. Including the 141 applications approved at the 4th deadline, the number approved through the 4th deadline reached 389.」

「Regarding support for subsidy applications, including the Manufacturing Subsidy, during the first 3 quarters of the current consolidated fiscal year, the Company provided application support through the sixth, seventh, and eighth deadlines for the Subsidy for Promoting Productivity Improvement in Manufacturing, Commerce, and Services under the fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2020 supplementary budgets. As a result, 125 applications had been approved through the seventh deadline. For the Subsidy for Business Restructuring, application support was provided through the fourth deadline. Including the 105 approvals under the third deadline, 248 applications had been approved through the third deadline.」

「Regarding support for subsidy applications, including the Manufacturing Subsidy, the Company provided application support through the seventh deadline for the Subsidy for Promoting Productivity Improvement in Manufacturing, Commerce, and Services under the fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2020 supplementary budgets. As a result, 125 applications were approved, including 31 supported independently and those handled in cooperation with financial institutions. For the Subsidy for Business Restructuring, the Company provided application support through the second deadline. As a result, 143 applications were approved, including 33 supported independently and those handled in cooperation with financial institutions.」

「Regarding support for subsidy applications, including the Manufacturing Subsidy, the Company provided application support through the sixth deadline for the Subsidy for Promoting Productivity Improvement in Manufacturing, Commerce, and Services under the fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2020 supplementary budgets. As a result, 75 applications were approved, including 17 supported independently and those handled in cooperation with financial institutions. For the Subsidy for Business Restructuring, the Company provided application support through the first deadline. As a result, 33 applications were approved, including 11 supported independently and those handled in cooperation with financial institutions.」

「Regarding support for subsidy applications, including the Manufacturing Subsidy, the Company provided application support through the fifth deadline for the Subsidy for Promoting Productivity Improvement in Manufacturing, Commerce, and Services under the fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2020 supplementary budgets. As a result, 524 applications were approved, including 92 supported independently and those handled in cooperation with financial institutions. In addition, the Subsidy for Business Restructuring was established under the third supplementary budget for fiscal 2020, with a budget of ¥1,148.5 billion. It is intended to support small and medium-sized enterprises in taking bold steps to restructure their businesses in response to changes in the economic and social environment in the post-COVID and with-COVID era, and is expected to be used by many small and medium-sized enterprises. Multiple calls for applications are scheduled during fiscal 2021, and application support is under way.」

「Regarding support for subsidy applications, including the Manufacturing Subsidy, the Company supported 143 applications under the third deadline for the Subsidy for Promoting Productivity Improvement in Manufacturing, Commerce, and Services under the fiscal 2019 supplementary budget. As a result, more than 100 approvals were obtained, including 20 supported independently and those handled in cooperation with financial institutions. Cumulatively during the current fiscal year, 398 applications were supported, resulting in more than 300 approvals, including 64 supported independently and those handled in cooperation with financial institutions.」

「Regarding support for subsidy applications, including the Manufacturing Subsidy, the Company supported 143 applications under the third deadline for the Subsidy for Promoting Productivity Improvement in Manufacturing, Commerce, and Services under the fiscal 2019 supplementary budget. As a result, many approvals were obtained, including 20 supported independently and those handled in cooperation with financial institutions.」

「Under the second deadline for the Subsidy for Promoting Productivity Improvement in Manufacturing, Commerce, and Services under the fiscal 2019 supplementary budget, the Company supported 255 applications. As a result, many approvals were obtained, including 44 supported independently and those handled in cooperation with financial institutions.」

「Regarding support for subsidy applications, including the Manufacturing Subsidy, the Company provided support for 573 applications across the first and second calls for the Subsidy for Promoting Productivity Improvement in Manufacturing, Commerce, and Services under the fiscal 2018 supplementary budget. As a result, several hundred applications were approved, including 165 supported independently and those handled in cooperation with financial institutions. For the Manufacturing Subsidy under the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Productivity Revolution Promotion Project in the fiscal 2019 supplementary budget, which allocated ¥360 billion for 3 years, the fifth deadline (applications in February 2021) has been confirmed, and application support is under way.」

「Regarding support for subsidy applications, including the Manufacturing Subsidy, the Company provided support for 573 applications across the first and second calls for the Subsidy for Promoting Productivity Improvement in Manufacturing, Commerce, and Services under the fiscal 2018 supplementary budget. As a result, several hundred applications were approved, including 165 supported independently and those handled in cooperation with financial institutions. Regarding the outlook for the Manufacturing Subsidy, the fiscal 2019 supplementary budget was approved by the Cabinet on 13 December last year. Approximately ¥360 billion is expected to be invested in the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Productivity Revolution Promotion Project, much of which is expected to be allocated to the Manufacturing Subsidy. It was also announced that applications would be accepted throughout the year, with approximately 4 application deadlines annually, followed by screening and approval, and that calls for applications are expected to continue for approximately 3 years until the budget is exhausted.」

「Regarding support for subsidy applications, including the Manufacturing Subsidy, the Company provided support for 490 applications under the first call for the Subsidy for Promoting Productivity Improvement in Manufacturing, Commerce, and Services under the fiscal 2018 supplementary budget. As a result, several hundred applications were approved, including 139 supported independently and those handled in cooperation with financial institutions. Under the subsequent second call, support was provided for 83 applications.」

「Regarding support for subsidy applications, including the Manufacturing Subsidy, the Company provided support for 490 applications under the first call for the Subsidy for Promoting Productivity Improvement in Manufacturing, Commerce, and Services under the fiscal 2018 supplementary budget. As a result, several hundred applications were approved, including 139 supported independently and those handled in cooperation with financial institutions.」

「Regarding support for subsidy applications, including the Manufacturing Subsidy, the Company provided support for 497 applications under the first call for the Subsidy for Supporting Management Capability Enhancement in Manufacturing, Commerce, and Services under the fiscal 2017 supplementary budget. As a result, several hundred applications were approved, including 228 supported independently and those handled in cooperation with financial institutions. Under the subsequent second call, support was provided for 14 applications, of which 1 independently supported application was approved.」

「Regarding support for subsidy applications, including the Manufacturing Subsidy, the Company provided support for 497 applications under the first call for the Subsidy for Supporting Management Capability Enhancement in Manufacturing, Commerce, and Services under the fiscal 2017 supplementary budget. As a result, several hundred applications were approved, including 228 supported independently and those handled in cooperation with financial institutions. Under the subsequent second call, support was provided for 14 applications, of which 1 was approved.」

「Regarding support for subsidy applications, including the Manufacturing Subsidy, the Company provided support for 497 applications under the first call for the Subsidy for Supporting Management Capability Enhancement in Manufacturing, Commerce, and Services under the fiscal 2017 supplementary budget. As a result, several hundred applications were approved, including 228 supported independently and those handled in cooperation with financial institutions. Under the subsequent second call, support was provided for 14 applications.」

「Regarding support for subsidy applications, including the Manufacturing Subsidy, the Company provided support for 497 applications under the first call for the Subsidy for Supporting Management Capability Enhancement in Manufacturing, Commerce, and Services under the fiscal 2017 supplementary budget. As a result, several hundred applications were approved, including 228 supported independently and those handled in cooperation with financial institutions.」

「Regarding support for subsidy applications, including the Manufacturing Subsidy, the Company submitted 12 applications for Tokyo's first Innovative Business Development Capital Investment Support Project, of which 8 were approved, for an approval rate of 66.7% (262 applications and 90 approvals overall, for an approval rate of 34.4%). It also submitted 4 applications for the Contract-Manufacturing Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Competitiveness Enhancement Support Project, of which 1 was approved, for an approval rate of 25.0% (85 applications and 23 approvals overall, for an approval rate of 27.1%). For the Manufacturing Subsidy, the Company provided post-approval support for companies approved under the fiscal 2016 supplementary budget and prepared to support applications under the fiscal 2017 supplementary budget in cooperation with financial institutions and machinery trading companies.」

「Regarding support for subsidy applications, including the Manufacturing Subsidy, the Company submitted 12 applications for Tokyo's first Innovative Business Development Capital Investment Support Project, of which 8 were approved, for an approval rate of 66.7% (262 applications and 90 approvals overall, for an approval rate of 34.4%). It also submitted 4 applications for the Contract-Manufacturing Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Competitiveness Enhancement Support Project, of which 1 was approved, for an approval rate of 25.0% (85 applications and 23 approvals overall, for an approval rate of 27.1%). For the Manufacturing Subsidy, the Company continued post-approval support for companies approved under the fiscal 2016 supplementary budget and worked to build a supply chain with a view to the future.」

「Regarding support for subsidy applications, including the Manufacturing Subsidy, the Company submitted 2 applications for the Kyoto Prefecture version of the Subsidy for Strengthening the Management Capabilities of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (Support for Capital Investment), and both were approved. For 5 years after the end of the subsidy project, companies must submit a report on commercialization status by the end of June each year, including sales of new products and services handled under the project. The Company supported submissions by 358 companies for the reports due at the end of June 2017.」

「Regarding support for companies applying for subsidies, 625 companies were supported under the Subsidy for Supporting New Developments in Manufacturing, Commerce, and Services in the fiscal 2015 supplementary budget, of which 186 were approved, for an approval rate of 29.8%. Under the Subsidy for Supporting Innovative Manufacturing, Commerce, and Services Development in the fiscal 2016 supplementary budget, the Company developed a service delivery structure comprising Council members, supported 347 companies, and obtained approval for 200, for an approval rate of 57.6%.」

「The Council for Promoting Management Innovation Support Institutions, which supports the improvement of the capabilities of accounting firms that are certified support institutions, continued to conduct regular training and share expertise and the latest information to support the preparation of business improvement plans and business capability enhancement plans, as well as applications for various grants and subsidies. As a result, the number of Council members stood at 375 as of the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal period (31 December 2016), an increase of 93 from the end of the previous fiscal year. As a certified management innovation support institution, the Company worked with various financial institutions to provide business improvement plan preparation support services for mid-sized and small and medium-sized enterprises requiring financial support, support the preparation of business capability enhancement plans, and assist companies with applications for various grants and subsidies. As a result, the number of companies receiving management support services stood at 144 as of the end of the third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal period (31 December 2016), a decrease of 8 from the end of the previous fiscal year. The Company also continued to work with financial institutions and machinery trading companies to support companies applying for the Subsidy for Supporting New Developments in Manufacturing, Commerce, and Services under the fiscal 2015 supplementary budget. In this initiative, 595 companies were supported and 184 were approved, for an approval rate of 30.9%. At the same time, support for companies under the Innovative Manufacturing, Commerce, and Services Development Project in the fiscal 2016 supplementary budget was advanced.」

「The Council for Promoting Management Innovation Support Institutions, which supports the improvement of the capabilities of accounting firms that are certified support institutions, continued to conduct regular training and share expertise and the latest information to support the preparation of business improvement plans and business capability enhancement plans, as well as applications for various grants and subsidies. As a result, the number of Council members stood at 349 as of the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal period (30 September 2016), an increase of 67 from the end of the previous fiscal year. In its activities as a certified management innovation support institution, the Company worked with various financial institutions to provide business improvement plan preparation support services for mid-sized and small and medium-sized enterprises requiring financial support. The number of companies receiving support stood at 144 as of the end of the second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal period (30 September 2016), a decrease of 8 from the end of the previous fiscal year. The Company also continued to work with financial institutions and machinery trading companies to support companies applying for the Subsidy for Supporting New Developments in Manufacturing, Commerce, and Services under the fiscal 2015 supplementary budget. In this initiative, 595 companies were supported and 184 were approved, for an approval rate of 30.9%. Preparations are currently under way to support companies under the Innovative Manufacturing, Commerce, and Services Development Project in the fiscal 2016 supplementary budget.」

「The Council for Promoting Management Innovation Support Institutions, which supports the improvement of the capabilities of accounting firms that are certified support institutions, continued to conduct regular training and share expertise and information to support the preparation of business improvement plans and applications for various subsidies. As a result, the number of Council members stood at 312 as of the end of the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal period (30 June 2016), an increase of 30 from the end of the previous fiscal year. In its activities as a certified management innovation support institution, the Company worked with various financial institutions to provide business improvement plan preparation support services for mid-sized and small and medium-sized enterprises requiring financial support. The number of companies receiving support stood at 154 as of the end of the first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal period (30 June 2016), an increase of 2 from the end of the previous fiscal year. The Company also continued to work with financial institutions and machinery trading companies to support companies applying for the Subsidy for Supporting New Developments in Manufacturing, Commerce, and Services under the fiscal 2015 supplementary budget. In this initiative, 595 companies were supported and 184 were approved, for an approval rate of 30.9%.」

「Regarding support for applications for the New Manufacturing Subsidy under the supplementary budget for fiscal 2014, support was provided for 284 applications in the second call, of which 167 were approved, for an approval rate of 58.8%. Including the first and second calls, support was provided for a total of 519 applications under the fiscal 2014 supplementary budget, of which 338 were approved, for an approval rate of 65.1%. The Company is also continuing to provide support for applications for the Subsidy for Supporting New Developments in Manufacturing, Commerce, and Services under the fiscal 2015 supplementary budget.」