[For SMEs and small businesses] Business foundation strengthening project to respond to changes in the business environment (General course: 3rd public offering) Applications will begin soon!

Regarding the application for the "Business Development Support Project in Accordance with the New Business Environment" to support efforts to strengthen management capabilities,
Until now, applications were accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so applications were sometimes filled up, but
This has been succeeded by the "Management Foundation Strengthening Project to Respond to Changes in the Business Environment," and from now on, all applications will be accepted.
Take advantage of this system to strengthen your management capabilities at low cost!　
　

○Publication guidelines: To be determined
○Application acceptance begins: Monday, September 1, 2025
Application deadline: Friday, September 12, 2025, 4:00 PM

What is the business foundation strengthening project to respond to changes in the business environment?

The "Project to Strengthen Business Foundations in Response to Changes in the Business Environment" is a subsidy program aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises and small businesses in Tokyo, supporting the strengthening of business foundations and new developments. It was launched in fiscal year 6 with expanded content as a successor to the "Project to Support Business Development in Response to New Business Environments," which was implemented until fiscal year 2025.

The purpose of this project is to support Tokyo's efforts to "deepen" and "develop" its businesses in order to address challenges facing companies, such as a rapidly changing market environment, a labor shortage, and delays in digitalization.

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• I want to challenge new markets
• I want to use subsidies to expand the scope of my business.
• Want to improve business efficiency by introducing IT and equipment
• Increase the value of existing products and services

Who is eligible for assistance?

Corporations and sole proprietors who meet all of the following conditions:
A wide range of industries are covered, including manufacturing, construction, retail, and services.

• Have a head office or business office in Tokyo
• Being a small and medium-sized enterprise as defined in Article 2 of the Small and Medium Enterprise Basic Law
• The implementation of the subsidized project and expenditure of expenses must be carried out within Tokyo.
• The applicant must not be receiving any other subsidies or grants from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for the same business.　

What businesses are eligible?

The initiatives eligible for support are those that focus on "deepening or developing the business that has been run to date" and are deemed to lead to strengthening of the management base.　
The target is initiatives that are being implemented in response to changes in the business environment in the post-COVID era, etc., which are perceived as challenges.
Examples of initiatives are as follows:

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1) "Deepening" existing businesses = Efforts to improve the quality of existing businesses in order to strengthen the management base
・Initiatives to strengthen competitiveness through the introduction of high-performance equipment and facilities
・Initiatives to improve the quality of existing products and services
・Initiatives to improve productivity through the introduction of high-efficiency and energy-saving equipment

② "Development" of existing businesses = Efforts to develop new businesses based on existing businesses in order to strengthen the management base
・Development of new products and services
・Introducing new ways to provide products and services
・Other new initiatives based on knowledge gained from existing projects
　
*Even if an initiative is eligible, it may not be approved as a result of the review.

How much subsidy can I get?

The subsidy rates and maximum subsidy amounts are as follows:

Important points and application points

• All applications are made online using G Biz ID Prime and J-Grants.
• The application period for each round is approximately two weeks, and applications will be reviewed if submitted within the period, not on a first-come, first-served basis.
• You will need to submit a business plan that explains the basis for eligible expenses and details of specific measures to address management issues.
• After application, the documents will be screened, and those who pass will be interviewed in person.
• The interview will assess the feasibility, development potential, marketability, and ability to self-analyze the business.
• Once the grant is approved, the project must be completed within one year.
• Contracts for eligible expenses must be concluded after the grant is approved. *Expenses that are contracted before the grant is approved are not eligible.
• Payment of eligible expenses is generally made by bank transfer.
• Subsidies will be paid after the eligible expenses have been delivered and paid, and the performance report procedures have been completed.

About the services of Support Administrative Scrivener Corporation

Tokyo's subsidy system does not require wage increases or increases in added value, making it easier to use than subsidy and grant systems administered by other countries.
This is a subsidy system that is attracting attention this year, so we encourage small and medium-sized enterprises and small business owners in Tokyo to consider taking advantage of it.
　
Support Administrative Scriveners Corporation provides consultation and application support regarding subsidies.
We can help you smoothly apply for and utilize not only the grants introduced in this article, but also other subsidies and grants.
Please contact us first.