Energy Conservation and Non-Fossil Energy Transition Subsidy (Factory/Business Site Type (I: Factory/Business Site Type)) — 4th Application Call

October 6, 2026

Summary

This subsidy supports businesses implementing advanced equipment, high-efficiency designated equipment, custom-made equipment, process renovations, and energy management systems to achieve energy savings. It aims to promote energy conservation and establish a stable energy demand structure.

Key Information

Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026
Max Subsidy Amount ¥3,000,000,000
Subsidy Rate <p>[Advanced Track] Small and medium-sized businesses, etc.: 2/3; large businesses and others: 1/2<br>[General Track] Small and medium-sized businesses, etc.: 1/2 or 1/3; large businesses and others: 1/3 or 1/4<br>[Small and Medium-sized Business Investment Promotion Track] Small and medium-sized businesses, etc.: 1/2 or 1/3<br>[Supply Chain Collaboration Track] Small and medium-sized businesses, etc.: 1/2 or 1/3; large businesses and others: 1/3 or 1/4<br>*The maximum amount varies depending on the track and other factors.</p>
Purpose Capital investment / productivity improvement and operational efficiency / energy conservation
Eligible Expenses Equipment purchase costs / construction costs
Eligible Applicants Sole proprietors / corporations
Implementing Agency Sustainable Open Innovation Initiative
Official Page https://sii.or.jp/koujou07r/overview4.html

This program aims to promote energy conservation in each sector and build a stable and appropriate energy demand structure in response to domestic and international economic and social conditions by providing subsidies for part of the expenses required for projects that meet energy conservation effect requirements through the introduction of “advanced equipment and systems” expected to expand the potential for implementation among the energy-saving initiatives planned by businesses, the replacement or process renovation of “custom-made equipment involving mechanical design” and “high-efficiency designated equipment with high energy-saving effects,” and the introduction of energy management systems equipped with functions such as measurement, visualization, and control.