Franca AI Releases Flash Survey on Shizuoka Subsidies, Streamlining Candidate Selection for Businesses Considering Equipment and Store Renovations

The 'Hojokin Flash' (https://hojokin-kensaku.jp/) service, which provides AI-powered search and application support for subsidies and grants nationwide, has compiled and analyzed 95 subsidies, grants, and support systems available to businesses in Shizuoka Prefecture as of May 17, 2026. While there's a common perception that Shizuoka's subsidies are skewed towards large corporations and agriculture, the reality is that there is a range of small-scale support at the municipal level, including in cities like Hamamatsu, Fuji, Mishima, and Izunokuni. Businesses can narrow down their options starting from their plans for updating stores, factories, and agricultural facilities, with support systems that can cover both equipment replacement and interior renovation work under a single scheme. 【Analysis Summary】 (1) For those considering store renovations or machine replacements, candidates can be found where equipment purchase costs and construction costs can be applied for together under the same system. Many systems cover both equipment/machinery purchase costs and building/construction/renovation costs, so organizing 'what to replace and where to renovate' beforehand makes it easier to narrow down candidates. (2) By theme, 'productivity improvement' and 'regional revitalization' are tied for the top spot with 23 schemes each, followed by human resource development, capital investment, and environment/energy saving. Since many schemes cater to a wide range of industries and business types, it is easier to find candidates by searching based on the 'purpose of investment' rather than by industry. (3) By amount, small-scale schemes under 500,000 yen are the most numerous, with a similar number of mid-scale schemes from 1 to 5 million yen. As there is substantial small-scale support unique to cities and towns, deciding on the 'investment amount range' first makes it easier to prioritize the narrowing down of candidates. ■ Survey Overview Subject: Subsidies and support systems available in Shizuoka Prefecture. Method: Aggregation and analysis of public information posted on Hojokin Flash. Purpose: To organize the content of available support in Shizuoka Prefecture so that SMEs and sole proprietors considering equipment updates, store renovations, and human resource development can narrow down candidates by use, expense, and amount. Period: As of 2026/05/17 (snapshot). Area: Shizuoka Prefecture. Number of items: 95. Entity: Hojokin Flash (operated by Franca AI Inc.). ■ Key Findings 【What can they be used for?】 Source: Hojokin Flash (in-house database) / Aggregation date: 2026/05/17 The structure is centered around a parallel set of schemes that can be used for investments aimed at productivity improvement and regional revitalization, such as updating factory machinery and enhancing customer attraction for stores. Schemes aimed at improving productivity, such as increasing factory line efficiency, DX for SMEs, and business process improvement, account for about a quarter of the total. The 'Business Subsidy for Improving Profitability of SMEs (Wage Increase Environment Improvement) (Regular Quota)' (up to 10 million yen) is a scheme that covers a wide range of expenses from expert consultation to equipment installation and sales channel development, with the aim of improving the environment for wage increases, allowing for the simultaneous promotion of productivity improvement and human resource investment. Schemes for regional revitalization, such as creating lively shopping streets, utilizing vacant properties, and enhancing the appeal of tourist spots, are also ranked at the top. The 'FY2026 Store Charm-Up Renovation Project Subsidy' (up to 1.2 million yen) is a system that supports exterior and interior renovations of stores in Mishima City, covering everything from sign updates to interior renovations in one package. There are also schemes for human resource development, employment expansion, capital investment, and environment/energy saving, allowing businesses to narrow down candidates based on the purpose of investment, regardless of industry. ■ Full Text of this Survey (PDF Version) If you operate a store or factory in Shizuoka Prefecture and want to check the details of subsidies, including those unique to cities and towns, the structure of support that can cover equipment purchase and building renovation under one system, and the breakdown from small-scale schemes under 500,000 yen to large-scale ones over 10 million yen, you can download the free survey PDF from the link below. ▶ This survey page (PDF download available): https://hojokin-kensaku.jp/report/Ra645a88f85 ■ Company Information Company Name: Franca AI Inc. Representative Director: Shunpei Inoue Location: N&E BLD.6F, 1-12-4 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Website: https://franca.ai Contact: info@franca.co.jp ■ Related Links Hojokin Flash (Search for subsidy and grant information nationwide): https://hojokin-kensaku.jp/ Hojokin Flash (AI-powered automatic generation of plans for major subsidies): https://franca.ai/hojokin Hojokin Flash launches plan creation function for major subsidies: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000144052.html Hojokin Flash now supports 'SME New Business Entry Subsidy': https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000144052.html