To promote productivity improvements and the creation of new businesses through digital transformation (DX) by businesses in the city and further revitalize local industry, the program subsidizes part of the costs of training and other activities conducted for employees to develop in-house personnel capable of implementing DX initiatives at businesses in the city.
FY2026 Sakai City Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise DX Reskilling Subsidy
September 28, 2026
Summary
Sakai City subsidizes part of the costs of employee training to develop in-house personnel who can implement DX initiatives. The program aims to improve productivity, create new businesses, and further revitalize local industry.
Key Information
| Location | Sakai Ward, Naka Ward, Higashi Ward, Nishi Ward, Minami Ward, Kita Ward, and Mihara Ward, Osaka |
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| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | May 1, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥200,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 (minimum amount: ¥20,000) |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment; regional revitalization and community development; new businesses and second business ventures; productivity improvement and operational efficiency; digital |
| Eligible Expenses | Cost of purchasing materials; examination fees and course fees |
| Eligible Applicants | Social welfare corporations; small and medium-sized enterprises; sole proprietors |
| Implementing Agency | Sakai City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.sakai.lg.jp/sangyo/shienyuushi/dx_shien/reskilling.html |