The purpose of this project is to promote the recycling of used products and other items by introducing lithium battery recycling equipment, and to contribute to the realization of a low-carbon and decarbonized society throughout the value chain related to resource circulation by reducing energy-originated carbon dioxide emissions across these processes, as well as to contribute to the transition to a circular economy and GX.
Lithium Battery Recycling Equipment Introduction Project (4th Call) (FY2025)
September 27, 2026
Summary
This project supports the introduction of lithium battery recycling equipment to promote the recycling of used products and reduce energy-originated CO2 emissions. It aims to contribute to a circular economy and GX.
Key Information
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
|---|---|
| Application Period | Aug 25, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | No upper limit |
| Subsidy Rate | For subsidizing equipment for small and medium-sized enterprises: 1/2; for subsidizing equipment for all others: 1/3 |
| Purpose | Equipment investment / renewable energy and energy storage / environment |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert honoraria / communications and transportation expenses / travel expenses / machinery and equipment expenses / outsourcing expenses / rental fees / equipment purchase expenses / insurance premiums, etc. / personnel expenses / raw materials and materials expenses / construction expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Sole proprietors / corporations / incorporated associations and incorporated foundations |
| Implementing Agency | Public Interest Incorporated Foundation for the Promotion of Waste Management and 3R |
| Official Page | https://www.jwrf.or.jp/individual/prj_002404.html |