Explanation of Systems Small and Medium-sized Corporations Can Utilize Immediately: 'Subsidies and Grants Utilization Seminar 2026 in Kumamoto' to be Held on April 22 (Wed)

The Japan Small and Medium Business Owners Association (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tetsuaki Ishiguro) will hold the "Subsidies and Grants Utilization Seminar 2026 in Kumamoto" at Kumamoto Prefectural Citizens' Exchange Center Palette on April 22, 2026 (Wednesday) from 10:00 to 11:30. This seminar will comprehensively explain the subsidies and grants that small and medium-sized corporations should know about, especially now with rising labor and raw material costs, from how to find eligible programs to practical know-how for ensuring successful applications. Subsidies and Grants Utilization Seminar 2026 in Kumamoto Lecture on the latest information on subsidy and grant systems to reduce management costs for small and medium-sized corporations. Recently, an increasing number of companies are facing pressure on their management due to rising labor costs and raw material prices. In this situation, national and local governments offer numerous support systems to encourage hiring, wage increases, and capital investment by small and medium-sized enterprises. However, the reality is that most companies are not utilizing these valuable systems due to reasons such as "unable to determine which ones can be used by our company," "application seems difficult and daunting," or "don't even know who to consult." In fact, only 5.5% of companies are utilizing subsidies and grants, indicating a serious information gap where many small and medium-sized enterprises are missing out on support they could otherwise receive. To alleviate this gap, this seminar will explain carefully selected subsidies and grants for small and medium-sized corporations. Last year, over 100 lectures were held nationwide, with over 9,000 companies participating, and this time it will be held in Kumamoto. Based on future trends and regional information for Kumamoto Prefecture, we will provide concrete measures that can be implemented immediately after the seminar. ■ Event Outline Date: April 22 (Wednesday) 10:00-11:30 (Doors open 9:30) Venue: Kumamoto Prefectural Citizens' Exchange Center Palette 8-9 Tetori Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, 860-8554 Tetoria Kumamoto Building 15 minutes by car from JR Kumamoto Station Fee: Free URL: https://smb-japan.or.jp/2026-4-22-1/ (Click here to apply) ■ Program ・Don't miss out! New systems for 2026 that will significantly increase your company's funds, making hiring costs virtually free! ・How to cover wage increase costs with subsidies ・Up to 4.5 million yen! Subsidies for dramatically improving operational efficiency through digitalization and AI implementation ・Highly anticipated system where over 75% of car and PC purchase costs are subsidized ・How to receive up to 2.5 million yen for creating flyers and websites ・Subsidy measures that enable new capital investment with only 20% burden ■ Japan Small and Medium Business Owners Association The Japan Small and Medium Business Owners Association is a non-profit organization that regularly provides information to small and medium-sized enterprises across Japan through pro bono activities (unpaid volunteer activities by experts in various fields utilizing their social and public skills and expertise), focusing on conference-style lectures to correct information disparities. Our pro bono activities are supported by many individuals who sympathize with our philosophy and strongly support us through donations, sponsorships, and endorsements. Therefore, we support small and medium-sized enterprises entirely free of charge, from participation in various conferences to individual consultations on management. Corporate Name: Japan Small and Medium Business Owners Association Representative: Representative Director Tetsuaki Ishiguro WEB: https://smb-japan.or.jp/ Contact: Conference Management Office 03-6698-4230 / info@smb-japan.or.jp