Sustained operations by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which constitute 99% of all businesses in Tokyo, are essential for further economic development in the capital.

Meanwhile, manufacturing enterprises—key players in the supply chain—are decreasing due to business closures caused by lack of successors or relocation outside Tokyo, making large-scale transformations such as management integration increasingly necessary for SMEs.

To address this, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will provide subsidies for construction of factory buildings and equipment installation within Tokyo undertaken by SMEs in conjunction with management integration or similar initiatives, thereby enhancing the value-added capacity of the supply chain.

Flyer for the "Support Program for Strengthening Industrial Competitiveness through Management Integration" is available here:

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Overview

Eligible Applicants

1 Tokyo-based SMEs undergoing management integration or similar initiatives (Collaborative Category)

2 Tokyo-based SMEs whose activities significantly impact the supply chain and are undertaking large-scale transformation (Individual Category)

Pre-consultation Period

June 29, 2026 (Mon) – September 30, 2026 (Wed)

Application Period

September 1, 2026 (Tue) – September 30, 2026 (Wed)

Subsidy Amount

1 Collaborative Category: Up to 400 million yen 2 Individual Category: Up to 300 million yen

Subsidy Rate

1 Collaborative Category: Two-thirds 2 Individual Category: One-half

Subsidy Period

From the first day of the month following the date of approval decision, up to a maximum of three years

Eligible Expenses

Costs for construction of factory buildings, equipment installation, etc.

Application Method

For detailed application procedures, please visit the Foundation's website:

https://www.tokyo-kosha.or.jp/support/josei/keiei_togo/index.html

Support System

Hands-on support including advice and progress management provided by coordinators

Support Scheme

Main Eligibility Criteria

[Common Criteria (Collaborative and Individual Categories)]

1 The factory must be newly constructed, expanded, or renovated within Tokyo.

2 The project must contribute to enhancing the overall value of the supply chain (projects with significant supply chain impact or factory construction projects will be prioritized).

3 The applicant must have a business plan to continue operating in Tokyo for at least 10 years after completion of the subsidized project.

[Collaborative Category]

1 The applicant must have concluded a contract related to management integration or similar initiative between three years prior to the baseline date and the project completion date, and the contract must remain valid on the project completion date.

2 Minimum subsidy amount is 10 million yen.

[Individual Category]

1 The applicant must have recorded a positive operating profit in the most recent fiscal period.

2 Minimum subsidy amount is 50 million yen.

3 The applicant must have been substantially conducting business in Tokyo for more than 10 years.

※ For further details on eligibility criteria, please visit the Foundation's website:

https://www.tokyo-kosha.or.jp/support/josei/keiei_togo/index.html

Schedule

Date

Item

June 29, 2026 (Mon) – September 30, 2026 (Wed)

Pre-consultation Period

September 1, 2026 (Tue) – September 30, 2026 (Wed)

Application Period

October 2026 – February 2027

Review and Selection (Scheduled)

February 2027

Approval Decision (Scheduled)

This initiative supports the "Tokyo Strategy 2050."

Strategy 13 Industry: "Supporting SMEs and Fostering Growth"

Strategy 25 Tama and Islands: "Industrial Development Leveraging Regional Characteristics"

【Inquiries】

◆ Regarding this press release

Division of Commerce and Industry, Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs

Phone: 03-5320-4665

◆ Regarding program details

Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion, Trade Promotion Section

Phone: 03-5822-7250

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