Seminar on Utilizing Grants and Subsidies for SMEs in Kochi on May 27 (Wed), Explaining Systems Available Now

The Japan Small and Medium Business Owners Association (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tetsuaki Ishiguro) will host the "Grant and Subsidy Utilization Seminar 2026 in Kochi" at the Kochi City Culture Plaza Culport Central Public Hall from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. This seminar will comprehensively explain grants and subsidies that small and medium-sized corporations should know about, especially now with soaring labor and raw material costs. It will cover everything from how to find schemes applicable to one's own company to practical know-how for ensuring successful applications. Grant and Subsidy Utilization Seminar 2026 in Kochi Lecture on the latest information regarding grant and subsidy schemes to reduce management costs for small and medium-sized corporations. Recently, an increasing number of companies are facing management pressure due to rising costs such as labor and raw materials. In this situation, national and local governments offer numerous support schemes to encourage hiring, wage increases, and capital investment by small and medium-sized enterprises. However, the majority of companies are not utilizing these valuable schemes due to reasons such as "unable to determine which ones are applicable," "application seems difficult and daunting," or "don't even know who to consult." In fact, only 5.5% of companies are utilizing grants and subsidies, indicating a serious information gap where many SMEs are missing out on support they are entitled to. To alleviate this gap, this seminar will explain carefully selected grants and subsidies for small and medium-sized corporations. Over the past year, the association has conducted more than 100 lectures nationwide, with over 9,000 companies participating. This time, the seminar will be held in Kochi. Based on future trends and regional information for Kochi Prefecture, we will provide concrete measures that can be implemented immediately after the seminar. ■ Event Outline Date: May 27 (Wed) 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Doors open 9:00 AM) Venue: Kochi City Culture Plaza Culport Central Public Hall 781-9529 2-1 Kutannda, Kochi City 5 minutes by car from Kochi Station / 5 minutes walk from Harimayabashi on Tosa Dentetsu Tram from Kochi Station Fee: Free URL: https://smb-japan.or.jp/2026-5-27/ (Click here to apply) ■ Program ・Don't miss out! New schemes for 2026 that will significantly boost your company's finances, making hiring costs virtually free! ・How to cover wage increase costs with grants ・Up to 4.5 million yen! Subsidies for dramatically improving operational efficiency through digitalization and AI implementation ・Highly anticipated scheme 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, primarily through lecture-style conferences, as a pro bono activity (unpaid volunteer activities by experts in various fields utilizing their social and public skills and expertise) to correct information disparities. Our pro bono activities are made possible by the strong support of many individuals who resonate with our philosophy and provide donations, sponsorships, and endorsements. Therefore, we support SMEs entirely free of charge, from participation in various conferences to individual consultations on management. Corporate Name: Japan Small and Medium Business Owners Association Representative: Tetsuaki Ishiguro, Representative Director WEB: https://smb-japan.or.jp/ Contact: Conference Management Office 03-6698-4230 / info@smb-japan.or.jp