<New Business Entry Promotion Project for Small and Medium Enterprises (2nd Call for Applications)> Selected Grant Recipients

The Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN (SMRJ) (President: Masaru Miyakawa, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) is pleased to announce that it has selected the grant recipients for the second call for applications for the New Business Entry Promotion Project (New Business Entry Subsidy), which is being implemented by a consortium led by Hakuhodo Inc.

■Project Overview

The New Business Entry Subsidy supports SMEs and other businesses that are motivated to challenge new markets and high-value-added businesses, and are proactively pursuing ventures different from their existing operations.

■Selection Results

・Application Period: Friday, September 12, 2025 to Friday, December 19, 2025

・Number of Applicants: 2,350

・Number of Selected Applicants: 832 (of which, 446 were eligible for customs duty points)

※Applications involving multiple companies are counted as one entity, regardless of the number of member companies.

For more details, please visit the New Business Entry Subsidy Secretariat website.

＜Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN (SME Agency)＞

SME Agency is a policy implementation organization aiming to contribute to the development of the Japanese economy by promoting innovation and regional economic revitalization for SMEs, small businesses, and startups aiming for autonomous development and continuity of their businesses. In order to solve the management challenges of SMEs aiming for sustainable growth in response to changes in the business environment, we provide direct, hands-on support, human resource development, operation of mutual aid systems, various financial support, and business opportunities, as well as cooperate in improving the support capabilities of related SME support organizations.