Generative AI Service 'Stella AI for Biz' Certified for 2026 Digitalization & AI Introduction Subsidy
SUPERNOVA Inc.'s 'Stella AI for Biz' has been certified as a qualified tool for the 2026 government subsidy program, allowing SMEs to receive up to 4.5 million JPY for AI implementation.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: May 26, 2026 at 19:00
- 🔍 Collected: May 26, 2026 at 10:31
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: May 26, 2026 at 10:48 (16 min after Collected)
SUPERNOVA Inc., a developer of generative AI services, announced that its enterprise-grade AI platform 'Stella AI for Biz' has been certified as a qualified IT tool for the 'Digitalization & AI Introduction Subsidy 2026' (formerly the IT Introduction Subsidy), managed by the SME Support Japan under the supervision of the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency.
This subsidy program supports SMEs and small businesses by covering a portion of the expenses required to adopt IT tools tailored to their needs, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and digital transformation (DX). The 2026 program places a stronger emphasis on supporting the adoption of digital technologies, particularly generative AI.
■ Subsidy Overview (Normal Category)
- Target: SMEs and small businesses
- Subsidy Rate: Up to 1/2 (Up to 2/3 under specific wage conditions)
- Amount: Between 50,000 JPY and 4.5 million JPY
- Next Deadline: June 15, 2026 (2nd application round)
'Stella AI for Biz' features seamless integration with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, automated meeting minutes with 99.3% accuracy, RAG capabilities for referencing internal data, and robust security—including data storage in Japanese data centers and a policy against using customer data for AI training. This certification enables SMEs to implement state-of-the-art AI technology while significantly minimizing initial investment costs.
This subsidy program supports SMEs and small businesses by covering a portion of the expenses required to adopt IT tools tailored to their needs, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and digital transformation (DX). The 2026 program places a stronger emphasis on supporting the adoption of digital technologies, particularly generative AI.
■ Subsidy Overview (Normal Category)
- Target: SMEs and small businesses
- Subsidy Rate: Up to 1/2 (Up to 2/3 under specific wage conditions)
- Amount: Between 50,000 JPY and 4.5 million JPY
- Next Deadline: June 15, 2026 (2nd application round)
'Stella AI for Biz' features seamless integration with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, automated meeting minutes with 99.3% accuracy, RAG capabilities for referencing internal data, and robust security—including data storage in Japanese data centers and a policy against using customer data for AI training. This certification enables SMEs to implement state-of-the-art AI technology while significantly minimizing initial investment costs.
FAQ
Stella AI for Bizは補助金の対象ですか？
はい、中小企業庁監督の「デジタル化・AI導入補助金2026」（旧：IT導入補助金）の対象ITツールとして認定されています。
補助金の最大補助額と補助率はいくらですか？
補助額は5万円から最大450万円まで、補助率は原則1/2以内ですが、一定の賃金条件を満たす場合は最大2/3以内となります。
Stella AI for Bizの主な機能には何がありますか？
Office/Google連携拡張機能、任意のグループでナレッジを共有するワークスペース、高精度な議事録生成、社内データを参照するRAG、エージェント機能などがあります。
セキュリティ面での安全性はどう確保されていますか？
入力データはAI学習に使用されず、日本国内のデータセンターで暗号化管理されます。2段階認証、IP制限、WAF/IPS/IDSなどのネットワーク保護も備えています。
補助金の申請締切はいつですか？
直近の2次締切は2026年6月15日（月）17:00です。申請手続きは株式会社SUPERNOVAによるサポートも可能です。