'Ask AI About Subsidies' ── Launch of 'Hojokin Sagasu AI', Finding Optimal Subsidies via jGrants Official Data x AI Search
X-HACK launched 'Hojokin Sagasu AI', a completely free service that uses natural language AI and jGrants API to help businesses easily find the right subsidies.
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X-HACK Inc. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shinsuke Matsuda) launched 'Hojokin Sagasu AI' (AI Subsidy Finder) ( https://hojokin-hub.ai ), a free web service that allows users to search for subsidies and grants using AI, on March 24, 2026.
By combining natural language AI search with the official database linked to the jGrants API operated by the Digital Agency, it proposes optimal subsidies based on questions like 'What subsidies can I use for IT implementation?' or 'Show me capital investment subsidies for the manufacturing industry.'
## ■ Development Background
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and sole proprietors, subsidies and grants are crucial funding sources for business growth. However, information is scattered across various ministries and local governments, leading to common complaints such as 'I don't know which subsidies I can use' and 'I don't have time to search.'
Most existing subsidy search services revolve around keyword searches, assuming the user knows the appropriate search terms. However, for business owners unfamiliar with subsidies, 'not knowing what to search for' was the biggest hurdle itself.
'Hojokin Sagasu AI' offers a new search experience where the AI finds the optimal subsidies simply by having the user explain their business activities in their own words.
## ■ Service Features
**[1. AI Search ── Proposes optimal subsidies just by explaining your business]**
Based on the concept 'Ask AI about subsidies,' it features an AI search using natural language. Simply ask in your own words, such as 'Subsidies for IT implementation' or 'Startup funds for a restaurant,' and the AI will propose the optimal systems from a nationwide subsidy database. Even without expert knowledge of subsidies, you can find the ones that fit you.
**[2. jGrants API Integration ── Daily automatic updates of official data]**
Linked with the API of 'jGrants,' the electronic subsidy application system operated by the Digital Agency. It automatically acquires and updates national and local government subsidy information daily, always reflecting the latest application status. Subsidies whose application periods have ended automatically change status, so there is no worry about being misled by outdated information.
**[3. Completely Free, No Registration Required, Ad-Free]**
All functions are provided for free. You can search for and check details of subsidies without registering an account. There are also no advertisements displayed.
**[4. Comprehensive Filter Search]**
In addition to AI search, traditional search features are also fully equipped.
- Full-text keyword search (cross-searching subsidy names, descriptions, eligible recipients, and implementing agencies)
- Regional filters for 47 prefectures + nationwide
- Filtering by application status (Accepting, Planned, Closed)
- Filtering by industry category
- Highlight display of subsidies with approaching deadlines
**[5. Smartphone Compatible]**
Thanks to responsive design, it can be used comfortably on both PCs and smartphones.
By combining natural language AI search with the official database linked to the jGrants API operated by the Digital Agency, it proposes optimal subsidies based on questions like 'What subsidies can I use for IT implementation?' or 'Show me capital investment subsidies for the manufacturing industry.'
## ■ Development Background
For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and sole proprietors, subsidies and grants are crucial funding sources for business growth. However, information is scattered across various ministries and local governments, leading to common complaints such as 'I don't know which subsidies I can use' and 'I don't have time to search.'
Most existing subsidy search services revolve around keyword searches, assuming the user knows the appropriate search terms. However, for business owners unfamiliar with subsidies, 'not knowing what to search for' was the biggest hurdle itself.
'Hojokin Sagasu AI' offers a new search experience where the AI finds the optimal subsidies simply by having the user explain their business activities in their own words.
## ■ Service Features
**[1. AI Search ── Proposes optimal subsidies just by explaining your business]**
Based on the concept 'Ask AI about subsidies,' it features an AI search using natural language. Simply ask in your own words, such as 'Subsidies for IT implementation' or 'Startup funds for a restaurant,' and the AI will propose the optimal systems from a nationwide subsidy database. Even without expert knowledge of subsidies, you can find the ones that fit you.
**[2. jGrants API Integration ── Daily automatic updates of official data]**
Linked with the API of 'jGrants,' the electronic subsidy application system operated by the Digital Agency. It automatically acquires and updates national and local government subsidy information daily, always reflecting the latest application status. Subsidies whose application periods have ended automatically change status, so there is no worry about being misled by outdated information.
**[3. Completely Free, No Registration Required, Ad-Free]**
All functions are provided for free. You can search for and check details of subsidies without registering an account. There are also no advertisements displayed.
**[4. Comprehensive Filter Search]**
In addition to AI search, traditional search features are also fully equipped.
- Full-text keyword search (cross-searching subsidy names, descriptions, eligible recipients, and implementing agencies)
- Regional filters for 47 prefectures + nationwide
- Filtering by application status (Accepting, Planned, Closed)
- Filtering by industry category
- Highlight display of subsidies with approaching deadlines
**[5. Smartphone Compatible]**
Thanks to responsive design, it can be used comfortably on both PCs and smartphones.