Explanation of Systems SMEs Can Utilize Immediately: "Grant and Subsidy Utilization Seminar 2026 in Wakayama" to be Held on June 5 (Fri)

The Japan Small and Medium Business Owners Association (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tetsuaki Ishiguro) will hold the "Grant and Subsidy Utilization Seminar 2026 in Wakayama" on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the Wakayama Prefectural Labor Welfare Hall Plaza Hope. This seminar will comprehensively explain grants and subsidies that small and medium-sized corporations should know about, especially now with rising 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 ensuring successful applications. Grant and Subsidy Utilization Seminar 2026 in Wakayama Lecture on the latest information regarding grant and subsidy systems to reduce management costs for small and medium-sized corporations. Recently, an increasing number of companies are experiencing management pressure due to soaring 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 for small and medium-sized enterprises. However, the majority of companies are not utilizing these valuable systems due to reasons such as "unable to 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 utilizing grants and subsidies, 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 grants and subsidies for small and medium-sized corporations. Over the past year, we have conducted more than 100 lectures nationwide, with over 9,000 companies participating, and this time it will be held in Wakayama. We will provide concrete measures that can be implemented immediately after the seminar, taking into account future trends and regional information for Wakayama Prefecture. ■ Event Outline Date: June 5 (Fri) 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Doors open 9:00 AM) Venue: Wakayama Prefectural Labor Welfare Hall Plaza Hope 〒640-8317 1-5-47 Kitadejima, Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture ・5 minutes by car from JR Wakayama Station / Paid parking available at the facility Fee: Free URL: https://smb-japan.or.jp/2026-06-05/ (Click here to apply for participation) ■ Program ・Don't miss out! New systems for FY2026 that will steadily increase your "company's wallet" – essentially free hiring costs! ・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 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, mainly in the form of lectures, as pro bono activities (unpaid volunteer activities utilizing social/public skills and expertise by specialists in various fields) to correct information disparities for small and medium-sized enterprises throughout Japan. Our association's pro bono activities are made possible by the strong support of many individuals who empathize with our philosophy and provide assistance through donations, sponsorships, and endorsements. Therefore, we support SMEs completely free of charge, from participation in conferences in various fields 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