Driving the Future of Osaka's Economy! Up to 2 Million Yen & 1 Year of Hands-on Support for Promising Projects [Osaka Top Runner Project] Phase 2 Applications for 2026 Open

Under this initiative, Osaka City will certify promising projects (approximately 5) that show novelty and are expected to grow. Each certified project will be accompanied by a dedicated coordinator for one year. They will support problem-solving and strongly back the acceleration of the business. Companies implementing projects within Osaka City can utilize the hands-on support grant (up to 2 million yen) to cover costs incurred during the implementation of hands-on support. (*Some costs must be borne by the company) In addition, Kansai Mirai Bank of the Resona Group (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Osaka City; President: Shogo Harafuji) will continue to provide a grant of up to 200,000 yen per company for certified projects, as it has since FY2014, and will also provide support for strengthening finances and expanding sales channels as needed. For more details, click here. ## 1. Applicant Requirements Must fall under either [A] or [B] below. Only corporations are eligible. [A] Companies with a head office or business office located within Osaka City [B] Companies with a head office or business office located within Osaka Prefecture (outside Osaka City) 2. Eligible Projects Projects must satisfy all of the following: A. The project must be novel and expected to expand sales. B. The product/service must already be on sale, or scheduled to go on sale within 3 months of the start of hands-on support (by December 31, 2026). C. (For companies outside Osaka City only) The project must be expected to contribute to or have a ripple effect on the economy of Osaka City. 3. Application Period From Monday, April 6, 2026, 14:00 to Friday, May 15, 2026, 17:00 4. Application Method Details regarding the application can be found on our website (https://www.osaka-toprunner.jp/nintei/). Please fill in the required items on the designated application form, convert it to a PDF, and send it via email. [Send to] oubo-tr@obda.or.jp Attn: Osaka Top Runner Project Management Office 5. Support Details To expand the business of certified projects, a dedicated coordinator will be assigned to provide consulting on business strategy, sales channel expansion, fundraising, etc., and carry out continuous soft-side support (hands-on support) centered on providing strategic management know-how. Past certified projects (Accumulated since FY2013...