Recruitment of Tenants for Kobe Health Industry Development Center (HI-DEC)

The Kinki Headquarters of the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan (SMRJ), is recruiting tenants for the incubation facility 'Kobe Health Industry Development Center (HI-DEC),' which is established and operated based on the Act on Strengthening SME Management. 1. Facility Name Kobe Health Industry Development Center (HI-DEC) 2. Location 6-7-4 Minatojima-minamicho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Access: 2-minute walk from 'Medical Center' station on the Kobe New Transit (Port Liner), directly connected via a walkway. 3. Application Period May 7 (Thursday) to May 18 (Monday), 2026. In the case of mailing the facility lease application form, it must arrive by May 18 (Monday). If no move-in is decided during the above period, applications will be accepted at any time. 4. Publicly Offered Rooms Total of 10 rooms currently available. - Rent includes 10% consumption tax. - The maximum contract period is 5 years. - The security deposit is 3 months' rent (excluding tax). - Rent subsidy programs from Hyogo Prefecture and Kobe City are available. If applied, a subsidy of 1,500 yen/sqm per month (up to 6 million yen over 3 years) is provided for the first 3 years after moving in. 5. Move-in Timing Move-in is possible from August 1, 2026, after the conclusion of the periodic building lease agreement. 6. How to Apply Download the necessary documents from the 'Move-in Information Page' below and send the prescribed facility lease application form and other required documents by mail or bring them to the application destination. URL: https://www.smrj.go.jp/incubation/hi-dec/room/info/index.html SMRJ is a policy implementation organization that aims to promote innovation among SMEs, small businesses, and startups aiming for autonomous development and continuity, as well as to revitalize regional economies and contribute to the development of the Japanese economy.