Stayway, Operator of 'Hojyokin Cloud,' Partners with Kyushu Lease Service to Boost Growth Investments for Kyushu Enterprises via Grant-Lease Integration

Stayway (Headquarters: Osaka; Representative Director: Jun Sato), operator of the 'Hojyokin Cloud' platform, has entered into a business partnership with Kyushu Lease Service (Headquarters: Fukuoka; President: Hiroyuki Irie).

Through this partnership, Kyushu Lease Service will establish a system to provide end-to-end support, from grant consultation and application assistance to equipment investment. By combining grants with leasing, the company aims to create an environment where businesses in Kyushu can smoothly execute investments while minimizing the burden of capital expenditures.

## Background of the Partnership
For companies considering capital investment, the burden of investment costs is a major concern. 'Leasing,' which allows for introduction through monthly payments, and 'Grants,' which cover part of the investment cost, have high affinity; combining them can significantly reduce financial burdens.

Kyushu Lease Service has been supporting clients' use of grants. With recent steady increases in consultations, client interest in investment is growing. In response, the company is strengthening its proactive proposal activities centered on grants, rather than just passive responses. Furthermore, given the changing competitive environment in the leasing industry, there is an increasing need to create new value that contributes to client growth, independent of lease rates.

Under these circumstances, Stayway will provide 'Hojyokin Cloud for Lease' to help Kyushu Lease Service improve operational efficiency and added value, aiming to support sustainable growth investments for businesses in Kyushu.

## Overview of the Partnership
Kyushu Lease Service will use 'Hojyokin Cloud for Lease' to improve the quality and speed of customer proposals and consultations. For clients wishing to apply for grants, the service provides application support from professionals such as CPAs and administrative scriveners. This allows for integrated support, from selecting the best grants to application and equipment investment.

## Comment from Jun Sato, Representative Director of Stayway
'We are pleased to partner with Kyushu Lease Service, which has a strong customer base in Kyushu. Combining grants and leasing can support investment decisions for energy-saving or productivity-enhancing equipment, which are in high demand, while suppressing initial costs. Through this partnership and 'Hojyokin Cloud for Lease,' we will support the company's efficiency and value creation, and empower regional businesses to realize growth investments.'

## About 'Hojyokin Cloud for Lease'
'Hojyokin Cloud for Lease' is a BPaaS service that streamlines the selection and application processes for grants compatible with leasing. It provides end-to-end services from searching for available grants to supporting application processes. Additionally, its 'Case Management Function' streamlines management processes specific to leasing, including internal registration, updates, and mid-term management such as contract renewals.

About 'Hojyokin Cloud' Series
'Hojyokin Cloud' is a DX service for grant applications serving financial institutions, corporations, and professional firms. It collects and unifies complex grant information scattered across national and local governments, providing data-driven insights, visualization, and efficiency to ensure all SMEs have fair growth opportunities.