The purpose of this project is to promote the recycling of used products and other items by introducing metal shredding and sorting equipment, and to contribute to the realization of a low-carbon and decarbonized society throughout the value chain related to resource circulation by curbing emissions of energy-origin carbon dioxide across these processes, while also contributing to the transition to a circular economy and GX.
Metal Shredding and Sorting Equipment Introduction Project (4th Application Round, FY2025)
September 27, 2026
Summary
This project supports the introduction of metal shredding and sorting equipment to promote recycling, reduce energy-origin carbon dioxide emissions, and 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 maximum limit |
| Subsidy Rate | For providing equipment subsidies to small and medium-sized enterprises: 1/2; for providing equipment subsidies to other entities: 1/3 |
| Purpose | Equipment investment / Environment |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert honoraria / Communication and transportation costs / Travel expenses / Machinery and equipment costs / Outsourcing costs / Rental fees / Equipment purchase costs / Insurance premiums, etc. / Utilities, etc. / Personnel expenses / Raw materials and supplies costs / Construction costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Sole proprietors / Corporations / Incorporated associations and foundations |
| Implementing Agency | Japan Waste Research and 3R Promotion Foundation |
| Official Page | https://www.jwrf.or.jp/individual/prj_002405.html |