Explanation of Schemes Immediately Available to SMEs: "Subsidies and Grants Utilization Seminar 2026 in Kyoto" to be held on June 3 (Wednesday)

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 Kyoto" on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 14:30 to 15:30 at Kyoto Terrsa, Kyoto Prefectural Citizens' General Exchange Plaza. This seminar will comprehensively explain subsidies and grants that SMEs should know about amidst soaring personnel and raw material costs, covering everything from how to find schemes applicable to their own company to practical know-how for ensuring successful applications. Subsidies and Grants Utilization Seminar 2026 in Kyoto Lecture on the latest information regarding subsidy and grant schemes to reduce management costs for SMEs. Recently, an increasing number of companies are experiencing pressure on their management due to rising personnel costs, raw material costs, and other factors. In this situation, national and local governments offer numerous support schemes to encourage hiring, wage increases, and capital investment by SMEs. However, the reality is that the majority of companies are unable to utilize these valuable schemes due to reasons such as "cannot determine which ones are applicable to our company," "applications seem 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 disparity where many SMEs are missing out on support they could otherwise receive. To alleviate this disparity, this seminar will explain carefully selected subsidies and grants for SMEs. Last year, over 100 lectures were held nationwide, with more than 9,000 participants. This time, the seminar will be held in Kyoto. Based on future trends and regional information for Kyoto Prefecture, we will provide concrete measures that can be implemented immediately after the seminar. ■ Event Outline Date: June 3 (Wednesday) 14:30-15:30 (Doors open 14:00) Venue: Kyoto Terrsa, Kyoto Prefectural Citizens' General Exchange Plaza 70 Higashikujo Shimotonodacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 601-8047 Approximately 15 minutes walk from JR Kyoto Station Hachijo-guchi West Exit / Approximately 5 minutes walk from Kintetsu Toji Station Fee: Free URL: https://smb-japan.or.jp/2026-06-03-3/ (Click here to apply) ■ Program ・Don't miss out! New schemes for FY2026 that will significantly boost your company's finances – effectively making recruitment costs 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 scheme where over 75% of vehicle and PC purchase costs are subsidized. ・How to receive up to 2.5 million yen for flyer and website creation. ・Subsidy measures that enable new capital investment with only a 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 across Japan, primarily through lecture-style conferences, as pro bono activities (unpaid volunteer activities by experts in various fields utilizing their social/public skills and expertise) for small and medium-sized enterprises nationwide, aiming to bridge information gaps. Our pro bono activities are supported by many individuals who resonate with our philosophy and strongly support us through donations, sponsorships, and endorsements. Therefore, we support SMEs completely free of charge, from participation in various conferences to individual consultations regarding 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