[7] Subsidy for supporting the introduction of high-efficiency air conditioners for small and medium-sized businesses (Osaka Prefecture)
Updated: July 2026, 1
This is good news for small and medium-sized businesses in Osaka Prefecture who are considering updating their existing air conditioners to high-efficiency ones.
Subsidies may reduce purchasing costs!
About the Osaka Prefecture Subsidy Program to Support the Introduction of High-Efficiency Air Conditioners to Small and Medium-Sized BusinessesI will guide you.
*Last year the budget was met in just a few weeks, so you will need to prepare your application early.
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Process to receive subsidy
01 Contact Us
02 Estimate/Application
03 Information on required documents
04 Application Approved
05 Issuance decision
06 Implementation of subsidized projects
07 Information on required documents
08 Performance reporting
09 Performance report completed
10 Subsidy received
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*Depending on the content of your inquiry, we may not be able to accept your request, or we may propose a fee structure and conditions that are different from normal.
*The subsidy is a subsidy for the expenses actually used (subsequent payment), so the customer must pay the full amount of expenses once.
Subsidy overview
As decarbonization progresses throughout the entire supply chain, centered on large corporations, Osaka Prefecture plans to implement the "FY2 Subsidies for Small and Medium-sized Businesses to Support the Introduction of High-Efficiency Air Conditioners," which targets small and medium-sized businesses that are being called upon to take further steps to reduce CO7 emissions. The aim of the subsidy is to encourage efforts to strengthen management capabilities through decarbonization and reduction in electricity bills.
- Publication of application documents etc.: March 3th
- Application acceptance begins: April 4th
1.Business overview
Subsidize part of the equipment and construction costs for small and medium-sized businesses introducing high-efficiency air conditioners
2. Eligible recipients of assistance
(1) Those who are updating their existing air conditioners to high-efficiency air conditioners at factories and business establishments operated within Osaka Prefecture
(2) Based on Osaka Prefecture's Decarbonization Management Declaration Registration SystemDeclaration of carbon-free managementThe person who performed
【Points to remember】
* Small and medium-sized businesses are those that meet any of the following criteria:
- Sole proprietorship
- Small and medium-sized enterprises as defined in Article 2 of the Small and Medium Enterprise Basic Law (excluding "deemed large enterprises")
- Medical corporations, social welfare corporations, and school corporations with 300 or fewer regular employees
- Foundations and associations with the number of employees listed in the industries stipulated in Article 2 of the Small and Medium Enterprise Basic Law
- Associations and federations stipulated by special laws, with employee numbers below those listed in the industries stipulated in Article 2 of the Small and Medium Enterprise Basic Law
3. Eligible expenses
The following expenses are eligible for subsidy if they are ordered after the grant decision is made, payment is completed during the implementation period of the subsidized project, and the amount, etc. can be confirmed by documentary evidence (※).If the estimated amount deviates from the market price (please be careful if the construction-related costs are higher than the equipment costs), the subsidy may not be applicable..
| Subsidized Expenses | Message |
|---|---|
| equipment cost | Costs required for purchasing high-efficiency air conditioners (including operation remote controls (including those for centralized control), vibration-proof stands, fall prevention parts, and other ancillary equipment) |
| Construction-related expenses | Costs required for design, construction, and removal and disposal of existing air conditioners that are essential for implementing the subsidized project |
【Points to remember】
* High-efficiency air conditioners that are eligible for subsidies areBasic Policy on Promoting the Procurement of Eco-Friendly Goods (January 7, Environment and Economics Division, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of the Environment) (External link)(See p.105 to p.109)Air conditioners and gas heat pump type air conditioners that meet the above requirements.
When outdoor units are connected together for installation, they are considered to be in compliance if each outdoor unit before connection meets the standard values.
4. Subsidy amount
(1) Subsidy amount
- The maximum amount 500million yen, minimum limit 20 yen
- Up to half the amount of the eligible expenses (if the subsidy amount has a fraction less than 2 yen, it will be rounded down)
(2) Implementation period of the subsidy project
- The subsidized project (ordering, contracting, construction) will be implemented after the grant decision is made.
- Complete the subsidized project in time for the deadline for submitting the performance report (within 30 days from the day after the subsidized project is completed or Friday, February 8, 2, whichever is earlier).
5. How to apply
- From Thursday, April 7, 4 to Monday, June 10, 6 (postmark valid on that day)
- Please send your application documents by a traceable method (specially recorded mail, registered mail, letter pack light, etc.)
6. Where to submit application
* Scheduled to be announced in early March
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