Kobe City Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise DX Promotion Support Subsidy Program (DX Human Resources Development Project) (FY2026)

September 22, 2026

Summary

Kobe City subsidizes training and course costs for business owners, officers, and employees of local small and medium-sized enterprises who are developing advanced DX knowledge and skills.

Key Information

Location Higashinada Ward, Nada Ward, Chuo Ward, Hyogo Ward, Kita Ward, Nagata Ward, Suma Ward, Tarumi Ward, and Nishi Ward of Kobe City, Hyogo
Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period Jun 1, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027
Max Subsidy Amount ¥300,000
Subsidy Rate 1/2
Purpose Human resources development and employment / capital investment / productivity improvement and operational efficiency / digitalization
Eligible Expenses Professional fees / travel expenses / accommodation expenses / material purchase expenses / examination and course fees
Eligible Applicants Small and medium-sized enterprises / sole proprietors
Implementing Agency Kobe City
Official Page https://www.city.kobe.lg.jp/a93457/2026dxjinzai.html

To develop personnel who can promote DX at small and medium-sized enterprises in Kobe City, subsidies are provided for the costs of training courses and other programs taken by business owners, officers, or employees to acquire advanced knowledge and skills for leading the resolution of management issues and business transformation.