AI Customer Acquisition Service 'KUROKO AI' for Stores and Accommodations Selected as Eligible Tool for 'Digitalization & AI Adoption Subsidy 2026' – Now Available at Up to 50% Off

ExpreTech Inc. (Headquarters: Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yamato Tokugawa) is pleased to announce that it has been selected as an IT adoption support provider under the 'Digitalization & AI Adoption Subsidy 2026', and its AI agent 'KUROKO AI'—designed for stores and accommodation facilities—has been officially certified as an eligible IT tool under the program.

As a result, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small-scale business operators can now utilize the subsidy to adopt KUROKO AI at a maximum effective discount of 50%. KUROKO AI is a service that leverages artificial intelligence to support customer acquisition tasks for physical stores and lodging facilities, including Google Business Profile management, MEO, SEO, and AEO optimization, automated review responses, and official LINE account operations. The platform enables continuous content publishing and search optimization without requiring specialized knowledge, earning high praise from businesses facing staffing shortages and customer acquisition challenges. This certification will allow more businesses to adopt AI-driven marketing strategies at lower costs, contributing to the digital advancement and revenue growth of local enterprises.

*Note: Subsidy disbursement is subject to a formal review process and is not guaranteed.

About the AI Agent 'KUROKO AI'

KUROKO AI is an AI-powered customer acquisition agent tailored for stores and accommodation facilities.

It supports a wide range of marketing activities—including Google Business Profile management, MEO, SEO, and AEO optimization, review responses, official LINE operations, and competitor analysis—to maximize visibility and traffic from search engines and AI-powered search platforms.

Businesses can maintain consistent online presence and search optimization through simple approval actions, achieving both improved customer acquisition and operational efficiency without requiring in-house specialists or technical expertise.

KUROKO AI also supports optimization for AI search platforms such as ChatGPT and Google AI Overview (AEO), helping businesses build a future-ready customer acquisition infrastructure.

Traditional MEO and social media management services typically offer weekly or monthly posting schedules.

In contrast, KUROKO AI is an autonomous AI agent that executes daily marketing actions. By continuously publishing content, responding to reviews, and optimizing for search, it maximizes online visibility for stores and accommodations, driving measurable improvements in customer acquisition.

Testimonials from Adopting Businesses

- Inquiry volume increased tenfold (from 2 to 20 per month) - Achieved top rankings for MEO and AEO target keywords - Noticeable increase in visibility via AI search - Daily content publishing enabled through simple approval - Significant reduction in marketing workload - Continuous SEO, MEO, and AEO optimization without specialized knowledge

*Note: These are examples from early adopters and do not guarantee results.

KUROKO AI has surpassed 200 adopted stores and facilities within approximately two months of its official launch.

The service is being adopted across diverse industries, including accommodations, house cleaning services, resale shops, beauty salons, and restaurants, supporting operational efficiency and enhanced search-driven customer acquisition.

About the 'Digitalization & AI Adoption Subsidy 2026'

The 'Digitalization & AI Adoption Subsidy 2026' is a government-supported program designed to improve labor productivity, operational efficiency, and digital transformation (DX) among SMEs and small-scale businesses by subsidizing the adoption of IT tools. A portion of the costs for software and cloud services that contribute to business improvement and revenue growth is covered, making it a widely utilized resource for digital advancement.

For Those Considering KUROKO AI or Requesting a Demo

Contact: https://kuroko-ai.site/

KUROKO AI is Recruiting Sales Agency Partners

Contact: https://expretech.com/contact

Company Overview

Company Name: ExpreTech Inc.

Headquarters: 2F Frontier Gran Nishi-Shinjuku, 3-7-30 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

CEO: Yamato Tokugawa

Capital: 10 million JPY

Business Activities: Development and operation of AI agents, AI annotation services, and AI adoption support

Corporate Website: https://expretech.com/

Service Websites:

- KUROKO AI: https://kuroko-ai.site/

- Ad Agency Escape AI: https://koukoku-dakkyaku.ai/

- AI Annotation: https://annotation.expretech.com/