To improve the working environment at social welfare facilities and similar establishments, subsidies are provided for the purchase of business systems, information and communications equipment, and other items by facilities and similar establishments that purchase such items to promote greater operational efficiency through the use of ICT.
Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture: Subsidy for Promoting ICT Adoption at Social Welfare Facilities
October 10, 2026
Summary
Kobe City provides subsidies for social welfare facilities and similar establishments that purchase business systems, information and communications equipment, and other items to improve working conditions and operational efficiency through ICT.
Key Information
| Location | Higashinada Ward, Nada Ward, Chuo Ward, Hyogo Ward, Kita Ward, Nagata Ward, Suma Ward, Tarumi Ward, and Nishi Ward, Hyogo |
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| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Oct 6, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥150,000 per establishment |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2; the maximum amount varies depending on the number of employees |
| Purpose | Capital investment; productivity improvement and operational efficiency; digitalization |
| Eligible Expenses | Equipment and machinery expenses; cloud usage fees; system purchase and system construction costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Corporations; facilities for persons with disabilities |
| Implementing Agency | Kobe City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.kobe.lg.jp/z/fukushi/ictsienn.html |