This program supports efforts by small and medium-sized businesses in the city that face challenges such as labor shortages and improving productivity to resolve these challenges through collaboration with startups and digital solution companies possessing AI and other digital technologies.
Ibaraki Prefecture, Hitachi City: Hitachi City Subsidy for AI Service Demonstration Support for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
September 9, 2026
Summary
Hitachi City supports small and medium-sized businesses working with startups and digital solution companies to address challenges such as labor shortages and productivity improvement through AI and other digital technologies.
Key Information
| Location | Hitachi City, Ibaraki |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Ongoing – Sep 30, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥1,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 |
| Purpose | Management improvement and strengthening; productivity improvement and operational efficiency; digitalization; labor-saving and workforce reduction |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert honoraria; travel expenses; commissioned services; outsourcing expenses; rental fees |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized businesses; sole proprietors |
| Implementing Agency | Hitachi City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.hitachi.lg.jp/sangyo_business/shien_hojo_josei/1003000/1020317.html |