Hojokin Flash (https://hojokin-kensaku.jp/), a service that provides AI search and application support for national subsidies and grants, compiled and analyzed 60 subsidy, grant, and support programs that began accepting applications between May 3, 2026, and May 9, 2026.

When looking for support that can be used for equipment replacement, it is often thought that one should "search for large national subsidies." However, all newly announced programs this week are region-specific, with equipment investment-related programs concentrated in the three blocks of Hokuriku, Kyushu, and Chubu. Therefore, narrowing down candidates from your company's local block will help you find them faster.

[Summary of Analysis Results]

(1) If you are considering replacing air conditioners or updating machinery, you will find many programs that can reduce your out-of-pocket expenses to one-third to half. Programs with a subsidy rate of 2/3 are also included, so organizing "what you want to replace" first will make it easier to narrow down candidates.

(2) By region, equipment investment-related programs are concentrated in Hokuriku, Kyushu, and Chubu, with multiple programs available in Toyama, Saga, and Aichi prefectures, respectively. Since there are no national programs this week, searching within your company's local block first will reduce missed opportunities.

(3) There are programs that can cover not only equipment purchase costs but also installation work, renovation, and disposal costs for old equipment. If you have a replacement plan that involves multiple expenses, writing down the breakdown of expenses beforehand will make it easier to select where to apply.

Survey Overview

Target of Survey Subsidy and support programs that began accepting applications between May 3, 2026, and May 9, 2026

Survey Method Compilation and analysis of public information published on Hojokin Flash

Survey Purpose To organize the regional distribution and content of newly announced support this week, so that SMEs and sole proprietors considering equipment replacement can narrow down candidates by region, expense, and amount range.

Survey Period May 3, 2026, to May 9, 2026 (based on application start date)

Survey Area Nationwide

Number of Surveyed Items 60

Survey Body Hojokin Flash (operated by Franca AI Co., Ltd.)

Main Survey Results

[Where are they most common?]

Source: Hojokin Flash (proprietary database) / Aggregation Date: May 10, 2026

This week's new arrivals in Kanto, Chubu, and Kyushu account for more than half of the total, with equipment investment-related programs biased towards Hokuriku, Kyushu, and Chubu.

In Hokuriku, programs that provide comprehensive support for new product development and equipment introduction, such as Toyama Prefecture's Monozukuri Technology Development Promotion Project (up to 3 million yen), are lined up. Over 80% of the Hokuriku block's programs include equipment investment-related expenses, making it easy to find candidates if you are considering equipment updates within the region.

In Kyushu, programs that support equipment introduction and renovation for workplace environment improvement, such as Saga Prefecture's Diverse Human Resources Securing Environment Improvement Subsidy (up to 2 million yen) and Saga Forestry Work Environment Support Subsidy (up to 5 million yen), continue. In Chubu, multiple subsidies for SMEs at the municipal level in Aichi Prefecture are available, making it worthwhile to check if your local municipality has support menus.

Full text of this survey (PDF version)

If you wish to collectively check the details of the 60 equipment-related programs that began accepting applications this week, the regional distribution in Hokuriku, Kyushu, and Chubu, and the breakdown of programs with a subsidy rate of 2/3, you can download the free survey PDF from the link below.

▶ This survey page (PDF download available): https://hojokin-kensaku.jp/report/Re26ce79fc7

Company Information

Company Name: Franca AI Co., Ltd.

Representative Director: Shunpei Inoue

Location: N&E BLD.6F, 1-12-4 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Website: https://franca.ai

Inquiries: info@franca.co.jp

Related Links

Hojokin Flash (Search for national subsidy and grant information): https://hojokin-kensaku.jp/

Hojokin Flash (AI automatically generates plans for major subsidies): https://franca.ai/hojokin

Hojokin Flash starts offering plan creation function for major subsidies: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000144052.html

Hojokin Flash supports "SME New Business Advancement Subsidy": https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000144052.html

FACT BOX

  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: Survey
  • Dates in source: 2026/05/10