This program aims to promote business succession, business reorganization, and business integration, and to revitalize Japan's economy through improved productivity, by subsidizing a portion of the expenses for projects and other activities undertaken by small and medium-sized business operators and sole proprietors in connection with business succession, business reorganization, and business integration.
Business Succession and M&A Subsidy (Business Closure and Rechallenge Track), 16th Application Round (FY2026)
October 3, 2026
Summary
This subsidy supports small and medium-sized business operators and sole proprietors undertaking initiatives related to business succession, reorganization, and integration. It aims to promote productivity improvement and revitalize Japan's economy.
Key Information
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
|---|---|
| Application Period | Oct 2, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥3,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Rechallenge application: 2/3; Combined application: 1/2 and 2/3; minimum amount: ¥500,000 |
| Purpose | Starting a business, entrepreneurship, and ventures / New businesses and second startups / Business succession / Productivity improvement and operational efficiency |
| Eligible Expenses | Equipment disposal costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized businesses / Sole proprietors |
| Implementing Agency | Business Succession and M&A Subsidy Office |
| Official Page | https://shoukei-mahojokin.go.jp/r7h/#business-type |