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 curbing energy-related carbon dioxide emissions across these processes, while also contributing to the transition to a circular economy and GX.
Lithium Battery Recycling Equipment Installation Project (Third Call) (FY2026)
September 27, 2026
Summary
This project supports the introduction of lithium battery recycling equipment to promote the recycling of used products and reduce energy-related 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 | 1/2 for equipment subsidies to small and medium-sized businesses; 1/3 for equipment subsidies to others |
| Purpose | Capital investment / renewable energy and energy storage / environment |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert honoraria / communication and transportation costs / travel expenses / machinery and equipment expenses / outsourcing expenses / rental fees / equipment purchase expenses / insurance premiums and other expenses / personnel expenses / raw material and material costs / construction costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Sole proprietors / corporations / incorporated associations and incorporated foundations |
| Implementing Agency | Japan Waste Research Foundation |
| Official Page | https://www.jwrf.or.jp/individual/prj_002404.html |