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 | 中小企業デジタル導入促進補助事業 |
|---|---|
| Level | Public agency · Tokyo |
| Administered by | TOKYO KOSHA |
| Type | DX/IT |
| Maximum amount | ¥1,500,000 |
| Subsidy rate | 1/2; 2/3 small firms or green tools |
| Who can apply | Tokyo SMEs (companies, sole props, SME associations) |
| Support organisation | No |
| How to apply | Yes (or dedicated form) |
| Rounds and deadlines | Sep 28 2026 to Jan 29 2027, until budget runs out |
| 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
Min 50,000; hardware and generic software excluded; only the applicant or legally permitted 士業 may file
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.