Updated: July 2026, 6

Subsidy application assistance service for the installation of LED equipment in buildings, etc.

*By the end of 2027, the manufacture, import, and export of fluorescent lamps for general lighting will cease.

The manufacture and import/export of fluorescent lamps, which contain mercury, will be gradually restricted starting in January 2026.
Therefore, in the future, we will plan carefully.Switching to LED lightingThis will be essential.

Are you worried about the cost of switching to LED lighting? This is a must-read for you! Did you know that many subsidies for the introduction of LED lighting equipment are available from the national and local governments as a measure against the recent surge in energy prices? Now is the perfect time to significantly reduce installation costs and lower your monthly fixed expenses. Why not reduce your actual burden and achieve energy savings?

This document summarizes the subsidy programs for the introduction of LED equipment in buildings and other structures during the 8 fiscal year.

There are four national subsidy programs and four programs that are only available in Tokyo.
　(As of March 2026, 5)

Government subsidy program

FY7 Supplementary Budget: Energy Conservation and Non-Fossil Fuel Conversion Subsidy (Factory/Business Establishment Type)

This subsidy program provides significant government support for the cost of equipment investment when small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with factories, stores, and other business premises, as well as large corporations and sole proprietors, introduce energy-saving equipment. This has the advantage of significantly reducing the cost of equipment introduction and leading to lower running costs.

Target projects and frameworks

For the introduction of LED equipment, the applicable subsidy program is (I) Factory/Business Site Type. You can utilize one of the three application categories within that type.

Advanced Framework
Target equipment: Designated facilities that meet the energy efficiency standards and other criteria predetermined by SII (Sustainable Energy Innovation Initiative) and have been published by SII.
Subsidy rate: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are limited to 2/3 of the total, while large corporations and other businesses are limited to 1/2.
Maximum amount (single year): 15 billion yen (20 billion yen if converted to non-fossil fuels).

General category
Target equipment: This includes "custom-made equipment" that involves mechanical design, and "designated equipment" that meets the standards set by SII.
Subsidy rate: Up to 1/2 (this may vary, such as up to 1/3 for businesses with a payback period of less than 7 years, and up to 1/4 for large companies).
Maximum amount (single year): 15 billion yen (20 billion yen if converted to non-fossil fuels).

Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Investment Promotion Framework
Target audience/equipment: When small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) introduce custom-made or designated equipment.
Subsidy rate: Up to 1/2 (up to 1/3 for businesses with a payback period of less than 5 years).
Maximum amount (single year): 15 billion yen (20 billion yen if converted to non-fossil fuels).

Recruitment period

The second round of applications is scheduled to begin in early June.

Target projects and frameworks

For the introduction of LED equipment, the applicable subsidy program is (III) Equipment Unit Type. You can utilize two application categories within that type.

Conventional frame
Contents: Upgrade to "designated equipment" that meets the standards set by SII.
Eligible expenses: equipment cost
Subsidy rate: Within 1/3
The maximum amount: One hundred million yen

Manufacturer reinforcement slots
Contents: In addition to the requirements of the conventional framework, this involves upgrading to "designated equipment" manufactured by manufacturers that meet the GX requirements.
Eligible expenses: equipment cost
Subsidy rate: Within 1/3
The maximum amount: One hundred million yen

Recruitment period

Must arrive by 17:00 from Monday, March 30, 2026 to Monday, April 27, 2026

Since the application information for fiscal year 2026 has not yet been released, the information provided is for fiscal year 2025.
(As of May 12)

This subsidy will help cover a portion of the costs required to introduce energy-saving equipment and other measures in accommodation facilities.
This project aims to support efforts to improve the sustainability of accommodation facilities in preparation for welcoming foreign tourists to Japan.

Eligible recipients of the subsidy program

Accommodation operator

Application acceptance period

Application guidelines will be published on March 10, 2025 (Monday).

Special website launched on March 17, 2025 (Monday)

Application start date: March 24, 2020 (Monday) 10:00

Application deadline: Friday, May 30, 2025, 17:00

Supplementary content

Subsidy rate: 1/2

Maximum subsidy amount: 1,000 million yen

This subsidy program provides direct financial assistance from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to businesses that develop assisted living facilities for the elderly, ensuring cooperation with community-based service providers that offer medical and nursing care services.

Projects including renovations to assisted living facilities for the elderly, etc.

Target business: Renovation work on structures and equipment to improve energy efficiency
Subsidy rate1/3

Renovation projects for existing assisted living facilities for the elderly (existing facility renovation projects)

Eligible expenses: Costs required for structural and equipment renovations to improve energy efficiency.
Upper limit: 35 yen per unit
Subsidy rate1/3

Wanted period

April 17, 2020 (Friday) - December 11, 2020 (Friday)

Tokyo Metropolitan Government subsidy program

This subsidy program allows small and medium-sized enterprises in Tokyo (including leasing companies or ESCO companies that jointly implement the project) to receive assistance with equipment installation and construction costs, enabling them to reduce their daily utility costs in the long term.

Eligible persons

Small and medium-sized enterprises, sole proprietors, educational institutions, general incorporated associations, medical corporations, social welfare corporations, etc., located in Tokyo. (Leasing companies and ESCO companies that conduct business jointly with these businesses are also included.)

Eligible facilities

Introduction of energy-saving equipment
Energy-saving equipment such as high-efficiency air conditioning systems, total heat exchangers, LED lighting systems, high-efficiency boilers, high-efficiency transformers, insulated windows, high-efficiency compressors, and high-efficiency refrigeration and freezing equipment.

Grant amount

Schedule

Since the application information for fiscal year 2026 has not yet been released, the information provided is for fiscal year 2025.
(As of May 12)

Eligible persons

Small and medium-sized enterprises (including sole proprietors) that own office buildings, etc., in Tokyo and have received an energy conservation audit from an expert.

Deadline for application for issuance

October 31, 10 (Friday) 16:30

Subsidy

Up to 2/3 of eligible expenses, with a maximum of 3,000 million yen.

Application method

Electronic Application

Eligible persons

Owner or operator of a public bathhouse

Subsidy

Up to two-thirds of eligible expenses; maximum: 200 million yen per facility (LED only)

Application deadline

2025 / 04 / 01 ~ 2027 / 03 / 31

Application conditions

The public bathhouse will continue operating for more than five years from the date the subsidized project was completed.

This project supports private schools' efforts to reduce CO2 emissions and electricity consumption by subsidizing the costs of introducing energy-saving and renewable energy equipment.
This is a form of subsidy.

*This applies to contracts and payments that are completed between April 1, 2026 and January 31, 2027.

Target business

Subsidies for the introduction of LEDs, etc.
Conventional fluorescent lamps, etc. ☛ Upgrade to energy-saving lighting fixtures such as HF type fluorescent lamps and LED fluorescent lamps.

Application period

First round: For contracts until July 31st - July 1st (Wed) to September 4th (Fri)
Second Round: For contracts until October 31st – October 1st (Thu) – October 31st (Sat)

Application period

Up to 2/3 of eligible expenses, with a maximum of 1,500 million yen per school.

Ring-shaped lamp

straight-tube fluorescent lamp

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　*Excerpted from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry website.

• I don't know how to adjust the schedule or when to submit the application.
• The documents required for applications and performance reports are specialized and time-consuming to gather.
• The application guidelines are complex, and I don't know if my company's business premises are eligible or which grant category I should apply for.
• I want to receive subsidies effectively while focusing on my main job.

Benefits of requesting

Checking and preparing complex required documents on your behalf.

As experts in the field, our firm will act as your procedural agent, handling all the complex procedures from grant application to plan changes and construction completion reports, serving as your single point of contact.

Strict schedule and compliance management

Experts will thoroughly manage the strict rules and deadlines required to receive grants.

Accurate consulting based on specialized knowledge

Experts with extensive knowledge of complex institutional rules and local government regulations will provide support based on their many years of experience.

Process to receive subsidy

Applicants who wish to utilize subsidies commission construction work to a contractor, and that contractor then submits the application to our company. (See diagram below) Therefore, our customers can use subsidies as a sales tool to propose to applicants (clients).

Contact form

Consultation content ※Required
(For corporations) Company name
Name ※Required
Name(confirm)
Email Address ※Required
Phone Number
Free initial consultation	Request an online interviewI would like to have an interview at the office.I don't want it now
Consultation office	TokyoNagoyaOsaka
Desired time for interview	MonthSun　Time ~*Please specify a time between 9am and 6pm on a weekday from two business days onwards.
Request intention ※Required	I would like to request it if the conditions are met.I would like to hear an explanation of the serviceI don't want to make a request right away, but I want to ask, etc.
How I learned about our company (Multiple answers allowed)	Newspaper advertisement (see media name below)Magazine advertising (see media name below)Web advertising (see media name below)taxi advertisingSales emailOur email newsletternotesPinterestLinkedIn Gemini:ChatGPTPerplexityOur YouTube channelYouTube channels other than ours (see below for channel names)FacebookX (old twitter)InstagrambilibiliWeChatRED (Xiaohongsho)TikTokGoogle Mapsauxiliary engineGoogle searchYahoo! SearchBing searchThreadsIntroduction (see the introducer below)I've known it for a long timeOthers (see below for details)

Terms of Use as well as the Privacy Policy After agreeing to the contents of
Click the send button

*Please do not click more than once. If the submission fails, we apologize.this online formPlease try this as well.

*Please note that we cannot provide consultations regarding matters outside of our area of ​​expertise.

Δ