Seminar on Utilizing Subsidies and Grants for SMEs: 'Subsidy/Grant Utilization Seminar 2026 in Yokkaichi' to be Held on June 2 (Tuesday)

The Japan Small and Medium Business Owners Association (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tetsuaki Ishiguro) will hold the "Subsidy/Grant Utilization Seminar 2026 in Yokkaichi" on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, from 9:30 to 11:30 at the Yokkaichi City Citizens' Exchange Center. This seminar will comprehensively explain subsidies and grants that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should know about, especially with the ongoing rise in labor and raw material costs. It will cover everything from how to find applicable schemes for one's own company to practical know-how for successfully submitting applications. Subsidy/Grant Utilization Seminar 2026 in Yokkaichi Lecture on the latest information regarding subsidy/grant systems to reduce management costs for SMEs Recently, an increasing number of companies are facing management pressure due to soaring labor costs, raw material prices, and other factors. In response to 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 for reasons such as "cannot determine which ones are applicable to our company," "application seems difficult and daunting," or "don't even know who to consult." In fact, only 5.5% of companies are successfully utilizing subsidies and grants, indicating a serious information disparity where many SMEs are missing out on support they are entitled to. To alleviate this disparity, this seminar will explain carefully selected subsidies and grants for SMEs. Last year, the association conducted over 100 lectures nationwide, with over 9,000 participants. This time, the seminar will be held in Yokkaichi. Based on future trends and regional information for Mie Prefecture, we will provide concrete measures that can be implemented immediately after the seminar. ■ Event Outline Date: June 2 (Tuesday), 9:30-11:30 (Doors open 9:10) Venue: Yokkaichi City Citizens' Exchange Center 9-8 Honmachi, Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture 510-0093 Approximately 5 minutes walk from JR Yokkaichi Station Fee: Free URL: https://smb-japan.or.jp/2026-06-02-3/ (Click here to register) ■ Program ・Don't miss out! New schemes for FY2026 that will significantly boost your company's finances, making hiring costs virtually free! ・Methods to cover wage increase costs with subsidies ・Up to 4.5 million yen! Subsidies for dramatically improving operational efficiency through digitalization and AI adoption ・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, primarily through lecture-style conferences, as pro bono activities (unpaid volunteer activities utilizing social/public skills and expertise from various specialists) to correct information disparity for SMEs across Japan. Our pro bono activities are sustained by the strong support of many individuals who resonate with our philosophy and provide assistance through 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: Representative Director Tetsuaki Ishiguro WEB: https://smb-japan.or.jp/ Contact: Conference Operations Office 03-6698-4230 / info@smb-japan.or.jp