Subsidies are provided to small and medium-sized enterprises and other businesses in Soka City that are working on management innovation plans based on the Act on Strengthening Management of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises and seeking to respond to various changes and diversification in the business environment, as well as newly established small and medium-sized enterprises and other businesses in Soka City that are working on exemplary startup plans with a view to obtaining approval for a management innovation plan in the future. Please consult with the Soka Chamber of Commerce and Industry in advance. Advance consultation period: Until December 25, 2026.
Saitama Prefecture Soka City: Management Innovation Challenge Support Project Subsidy (Management Innovation) (FY2026)
September 21, 2026
Summary
Soka City provides subsidies to local small and medium-sized enterprises and newly established businesses working on management innovation or exemplary startup plans. Advance consultation with the Soka Chamber of Commerce and Industry is required by December 25, 2026.
Key Information
| Location | Soka City, Saitama |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Ongoing – Jan 29, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥200,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 10/10 |
| Purpose | Business improvement and strengthening / Business format conversion and expansion into new fields / Capital investment |
| Eligible Expenses | Communication and transportation expenses / Advertising expenses / Machinery and equipment expenses / Outsourcing expenses / Rental fees / Software purchase expenses / Raw materials and supplies expenses / Equipment and consumables expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises / Sole proprietors |
| Implementing Agency | Soka Chamber of Commerce and Industry |
| Official Page | https://www.sokacity.or.jp/topics/keieichallenge/ |