The program aims to promote the introduction of service robots and improve productivity by subsidizing part of the cost of introducing service robots for small and medium-sized businesses and other operators in Hamamatsu City affected by labor shortages and soaring raw material and energy prices.
Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka: FY2026 Subsidy for Supporting the Introduction of Service Robots by Small and Medium-Sized Businesses, Second Application Round
September 24, 2026
Summary
Hamamatsu City provides subsidies covering part of the cost of introducing service robots for small and medium-sized businesses and other operators affected by labor shortages and rising raw material and energy prices. The program aims to promote service robot adoption and improve productivity.
Key Information
| Location | Tenryu Ward, Chuo Ward, and Hamana Ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka |
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| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Aug 3, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥2,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Lease: 1/2 (minimum amount: ¥100,000); Purchase: 1/2 (minimum amount: ¥500,000) |
| Purpose | Capital investment / Productivity improvement and operational efficiency / Labor-saving and workforce reduction |
| Eligible Expenses | Rental fees / Equipment purchase costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises / Sole proprietors |
| Implementing Agency | Hamamatsu City Service Robot Introduction Support Subsidy Program Office |
| Official Page | https://www.city.hamamatsu.shizuoka.jp/sangyoshinko/shinsangyo/hojokin/r8/service-robot2.html |