This program aims to promote business succession, business restructuring, and business integration, and to revitalize Japan's economy through improved productivity by subsidizing part of the expenses for projects and other initiatives undertaken by small and medium-sized enterprises and sole proprietors in connection with business succession, business restructuring, and business integration.
Business Succession and M&A Subsidy (PMI Promotion Track: Business Integration Investment Type)—16th Call (FY2026)
October 3, 2026
Summary
This subsidy supports small and medium-sized enterprises and sole proprietors undertaking initiatives related to business succession, business restructuring, and business integration. It aims to promote these efforts and revitalize Japan’s economy through improved productivity.
Key Information
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
|---|---|
| Application Period | Oct 2, 2026 – Nov 6, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥10,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 2/3・1/2 (minimum amount: ¥1,000,000) *The maximum amount may vary depending on the requirements. *Joint application for business closure expenses is permitted. |
| Purpose | Business start-up/founding and ventures / New businesses and second start-ups / Business succession / Capital investment / Productivity improvement and operational efficiency |
| Eligible Expenses | Commissioned services / Outsourcing expenses / Equipment purchase expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises / Sole proprietors |
| Implementing Agency | Business Succession and M&A Subsidy Secretariat |
| Official Page | https://shoukei-mahojokin.go.jp/r7h/#business-type |