Number of '10 Billion Yen Declaration' Companies Surpasses 3,000 – Growth Ambitions of SMEs Aiming for 10 Billion Yen in Sales Spreading Nationwide

The Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN (SMRJ) (President: Tadashi Miyagawa; Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo), in collaboration with the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency, announces that as of Thursday, March 26, 2026, the number of companies publicly registered under the '10 Billion Yen Declaration' project—an initiative supporting businesses and entrepreneurs aiming for the ambitious goal of 10 billion yen in sales—has surpassed 3,000, reaching a total of 3,050. The '10 Billion Yen Declaration' was launched in fiscal year 2025 as an initiative for growth-oriented SMEs to set high targets and clarify their strategies, organizational structures, and management commitments. Since applications opened on May 8, 2025, and the first list of companies was published on June 17, applications have been consistently received from SMEs across various industries nationwide. This milestone of 3,000 companies demonstrates that the base of SMEs challenging themselves for growth is steadily expanding. Many of these companies are aiming for exponential growth through capital investment, human resource development, digital transformation (DX), overseas expansion, and M&A, and are expected to serve as drivers of regional economies. Recognizing that these companies face various management challenges during their growth process, SMRJ provides comprehensive support to those who have made the '10 Billion Yen Declaration.' This includes the SME Growth Acceleration Subsidy, the organization of regional management networks for discussion and insight-sharing, and hands-on support from SMRJ staff and experts. Related Links ■ 10 Billion Yen Corporate Growth Portal (Link) https://growth-100-oku.smrj.go.jp/ ■ List of Declaring Companies (Link) https://growth-100-oku.smrj.go.jp/companies/

SMRJ is a policy implementation agency that aims to contribute to the development of the Japanese economy by promoting innovation and regional economic revitalization for SMEs, small businesses, and startups seeking autonomous development and continuity. To help SMEs solve management challenges and achieve sustainable growth in a changing business environment, SMRJ provides direct hands-on support, human resource development, operation of mutual aid systems, financial support, and business opportunities, while also cooperating to enhance the support capabilities of related SME support organizations.