Checked against the official page on 2026-10-20. Part of Oak’s directory of Japanese business grants.
Before you apply
- The money is not up front. You pay for the whole project yourself. The grant reimburses a share of it (often half to two-thirds) after a completion report has been checked, typically 6 to 18 months after applying.
- Do not spend before approval. Costs ordered, contracted or paid before the official grant decision (交付決定) are usually not eligible.
- Competitive and strict. Business plans are scored against other applicants and many are rejected. Eligibility rules on company size, ownership and tax compliance are applied to the letter.
- Obligations continue after payment. Reports for up to five years, inspections, and targets in your plan. Missing them can mean repaying part or all of the grant.
| Japanese name | 経営力強化に向けた創意工夫チャレンジ促進事業（賃上げ重点コース） |
|---|---|
| Level | Public agency · Tokyo |
| Administered by | TOKYO KOSHA (事務局) |
| Type | wage increase/management |
| Maximum amount | ¥6,000,000 |
| Subsidy rate | 3/4 (small 4/5); 2/3 if wage plan not met |
| Who can apply | Tokyo SMEs with a wage plan and a decline in operating profit or a loss |
| Support organisation | No |
| How to apply | Yes |
| Rounds and deadlines | R3 Nov 16-Dec 14 2026; extra Jan 4-14 2027; R4 Feb 15-Mar 12 2027 |
| Adoption rate | n/a |
Can a foreign-owned company apply?
Standard Kosha SME definition, including foreign parents (みなし大企業 excluded). Needs a Tokyo head office or branch plus 都税 tax certificates; check the 募集要項.
Points to note
Not first-come-first-served
Grant rules, amounts and deadlines change every round. Always work from the current application guidelines (公募要領) on the official page. This page is general information, not advice on your eligibility.
How Oak can help
Oak is a licensed gyoseishoshi (administrative scrivener) firm. We check eligibility before you spend time on an application, help set up the GビズID Prime account most programmes require, prepare and organise the supporting documents within the programme's rules, and handle the reporting that follows an award.