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.
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 |
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| 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 |