Cloud-based Mobile POS System 'POS+' Certified as Eligible Vendor for 'Digitalization & AI Introduction Subsidy'
POSTAS Inc. announced that its cloud-based mobile POS system, 'POS+', has been certified as an eligible tool for the 'Digitalization & AI Introduction Subsidy 2026'. This allows SMEs to reduce the initial costs of implementing software and hardware, promoting operational efficiency and digital transformation (DX) in store management. End-to-end support from application to implementation is also provided by an expert team with a 92.1% approval rate.
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POSTAS Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Koichi Honda; hereinafter: POSTAS) announced that it has been certified as an eligible vendor for the "Digitalization & AI Introduction Subsidy," aimed at improving the productivity and operational efficiency of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small businesses.
This subsidy is a program designed to back business improvements through the utilization of digital technology and AI, and it can be utilized for the introduction of IT tools provided by eligible vendors. With this certification, industry-specific cloud POS systems like "POS+" provided by POSTAS, along with labor-saving and operational efficiency solutions such as self-checkout and ticket vending machines, become eligible for the subsidy.
Preparing for institutional changes, such as anticipated consumption tax rate adjustments, is a pressing issue in store management. The cloud-based "POS+" can respond to tax rate revisions through simple app updates, and tax rate changes for individual products can be configured collectively from the management screen, significantly reducing the on-site workload. By utilizing this subsidy, the initial cost burden of implementing such cloud POS systems can also be minimized.
Furthermore, POSTAS partner companies, boasting a cumulative adoption rate of 92.1% (*), provide end-to-end support from subsidy application to implementation and post-delivery reporting, allowing customers to utilize the service with peace of mind even if they are unfamiliar with the application process. Additionally, because the contract is signed only after the subsidy is approved, no payments or procedural fees are required prior to approval, allowing for risk-free consultation and application regardless of the outcome.
Under the mission of "Creating together, one step beyond hospitality," our company will continue to act as a data infrastructure supporting store operations, driving on-site efficiency through the power of technology, and contributing to the creation of environments where staff can focus on the kind of attentive customer service that only humans can provide.
(*) As of March 2026
■ What is the Digitalization & AI Introduction Subsidy?
The Digitalization & AI Introduction Subsidy is a grant program designed to support the introduction of IT tools (software, services, etc.) aimed at operational efficiency and DX, with the goal of improving labor productivity for SMEs and small businesses.
Digitalization & AI Introduction Subsidy 2026 Site: https://it-shien.smrj.go.jp/
■ Examples of Eligible Services for the Digitalization & AI Introduction Subsidy (POSTAS)
Our company can apply under the "Invoice Framework (Invoice Compliance Category)" for the "Digitalization & AI Introduction Subsidy 2026." Eligible services include software such as "POS+ food," "POS+ beauty," and "POS+ retail," optional functions like self-checkout and mobile ordering, implementation support services, as well as hardware like tablets, receipt printers, and ticket vending machines. The subsidy rate is up to 3/4 for SMEs and up to 4/5 for small businesses for software, and 1/2 (up to 200,000 yen) for hardware. For details on eligible services and subsidy amounts, please feel free to contact us.
*Please inquire for detailed coverage and application conditions.
■ Inquiries regarding POSTAS products and services
For consultations regarding implementation, such as detailed specifications and pricing plans, please contact us here.
https://www.postas.co.jp/inquiry
■ About POSTAS Inc. < https://www.postas.co.jp/ >
POSTAS Inc. launched its services in May 2013 and provides comprehensive solutions that balance operational efficiency in store management with meticulous hospitality, centered around the cloud-based mobile POS system "POS+," which is specialized for the restaurant, retail, beauty, and clinic industries. In addition to POS systems, they provide end-to-end support from task automation and labor saving to improving customer experience, including self-checkout/ticket vending machines, order systems, and multi-store management systems.
With the mission of "Creating together, one step beyond hospitality," our company uses the power of technology to achieve operational efficiency in store management amidst Japan's severe labor shortage, creating an environment where on-site staff can focus on the meticulous customer service that only humans can provide. Together with our customers, we aim to protect and further evolve Japan's culture of hospitality.
This subsidy is a program designed to back business improvements through the utilization of digital technology and AI, and it can be utilized for the introduction of IT tools provided by eligible vendors. With this certification, industry-specific cloud POS systems like "POS+" provided by POSTAS, along with labor-saving and operational efficiency solutions such as self-checkout and ticket vending machines, become eligible for the subsidy.
Preparing for institutional changes, such as anticipated consumption tax rate adjustments, is a pressing issue in store management. The cloud-based "POS+" can respond to tax rate revisions through simple app updates, and tax rate changes for individual products can be configured collectively from the management screen, significantly reducing the on-site workload. By utilizing this subsidy, the initial cost burden of implementing such cloud POS systems can also be minimized.
Furthermore, POSTAS partner companies, boasting a cumulative adoption rate of 92.1% (*), provide end-to-end support from subsidy application to implementation and post-delivery reporting, allowing customers to utilize the service with peace of mind even if they are unfamiliar with the application process. Additionally, because the contract is signed only after the subsidy is approved, no payments or procedural fees are required prior to approval, allowing for risk-free consultation and application regardless of the outcome.
Under the mission of "Creating together, one step beyond hospitality," our company will continue to act as a data infrastructure supporting store operations, driving on-site efficiency through the power of technology, and contributing to the creation of environments where staff can focus on the kind of attentive customer service that only humans can provide.
(*) As of March 2026
■ What is the Digitalization & AI Introduction Subsidy?
The Digitalization & AI Introduction Subsidy is a grant program designed to support the introduction of IT tools (software, services, etc.) aimed at operational efficiency and DX, with the goal of improving labor productivity for SMEs and small businesses.
Digitalization & AI Introduction Subsidy 2026 Site: https://it-shien.smrj.go.jp/
■ Examples of Eligible Services for the Digitalization & AI Introduction Subsidy (POSTAS)
Our company can apply under the "Invoice Framework (Invoice Compliance Category)" for the "Digitalization & AI Introduction Subsidy 2026." Eligible services include software such as "POS+ food," "POS+ beauty," and "POS+ retail," optional functions like self-checkout and mobile ordering, implementation support services, as well as hardware like tablets, receipt printers, and ticket vending machines. The subsidy rate is up to 3/4 for SMEs and up to 4/5 for small businesses for software, and 1/2 (up to 200,000 yen) for hardware. For details on eligible services and subsidy amounts, please feel free to contact us.
*Please inquire for detailed coverage and application conditions.
■ Inquiries regarding POSTAS products and services
For consultations regarding implementation, such as detailed specifications and pricing plans, please contact us here.
https://www.postas.co.jp/inquiry
■ About POSTAS Inc. < https://www.postas.co.jp/ >
POSTAS Inc. launched its services in May 2013 and provides comprehensive solutions that balance operational efficiency in store management with meticulous hospitality, centered around the cloud-based mobile POS system "POS+," which is specialized for the restaurant, retail, beauty, and clinic industries. In addition to POS systems, they provide end-to-end support from task automation and labor saving to improving customer experience, including self-checkout/ticket vending machines, order systems, and multi-store management systems.
With the mission of "Creating together, one step beyond hospitality," our company uses the power of technology to achieve operational efficiency in store management amidst Japan's severe labor shortage, creating an environment where on-site staff can focus on the meticulous customer service that only humans can provide. Together with our customers, we aim to protect and further evolve Japan's culture of hospitality.
FAQ
What subsidies are available when implementing POS+?
The 'Digitalization & AI Introduction Subsidy 2026' is available, covering up to 4/5 for software and half (up to 200,000 yen) for hardware.
Is there support for the subsidy application process?
Yes. POSTAS partners with a 92.1% approval track record provide end-to-end support from application to implementation and reporting.
Is POS+ compliant with the new invoice system?
Yes. It can be applied for under the invoice framework and easily handles tax rate changes via app updates.