The 4th Call for Applications Guidelines for the "SME New Business Entry Promotion Project" have been released.

The Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN (SMRJ) (President: Tadashi Miyakawa, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) today released the 4th call for applications guidelines for the "SME New Business Entry Promotion Project," which is entrusted to and implemented by a consortium led by Hakuhodo Inc.

Project Overview

The New Business Entry Subsidy supports the proactive challenges of SMEs and other entities that are eager to venture into businesses different from their existing ones, such as entering new markets or high-value-added businesses.

Schedule, etc.

Applications are scheduled to open on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and close at 6:00 PM on Friday, June 19, 2026. For more details, please visit the New Business Entry Subsidy Secretariat website.

Please note that obtaining a "G-Biz ID Prime Account" is required to apply for this project. Since it takes a certain period to obtain an ID, those who have not yet obtained one are requested to proceed with the G-Biz ID Prime Account acquisition procedure.

New Business Entry Subsidy Secretariat Website

https://shinjigyou-shinshutsu.smrj.go.jp

Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN (SMRJ)

SMRJ is a policy implementation organization whose purpose is to promote innovation among SMEs, small-scale businesses, and startups aiming for autonomous development and continuation of their businesses, as well as to revitalize regional economies, thereby contributing to the development of Japan's economy. To solve the management challenges of SMEs aiming for sustainable growth in response to changes in the business environment, SMRJ provides direct hands-on support, human resource development, operation of mutual aid systems, various financial supports, and business opportunities, while also cooperating to improve the support capabilities of related SME support organizations.