At 'Joseikin Now', operated by Navit Co., Ltd. (Kudan-minami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yasuyo Fukui), we provide the latest information and know-how on grants and subsidies, and also accept application support. The fiscal year 2026 public offering for the 'Challenge for Tomorrow SME Infrastructure Strengthening Grant' in Tokyo is starting! Application period: Monday, June 1, 2026 to Friday, July 3, 2026. We will support up to 20 million yen for initiatives related to the sophistication and high value-added of technology and services of order-based SMEs (subcontractors). Navit is accepting consultations and application support for this grant. If you are interested, please apply! [Eligible Business Operators] (1) SME operators (companies/sole proprietors): Must have their head office in Tokyo and have been in business for at least 2 consecutive years as of April 1, 2026. (2) SME organizations (unions, etc.): Must have their main office in Tokyo and have been in business for at least 2 consecutive years as of April 1, 2026. (3) SME groups: Must be composed of the above SME operators, etc. [Grant Target Period] Thursday, October 1, 2026 to Friday, December 31, 2027 (within 1 year and 3 months). [Application Categories, etc.] (1) Small-scale enterprise category: Grant limit of 10 million yen (within 2/3 of eligible expenses). (2) General category: Grant limit of 20 million yen (within 2/3 of eligible expenses). [Eligible Expenses] Raw materials/auxiliary materials costs, machinery/tools/equipment costs, outsourcing/subcontracting processing costs, industrial property right application/introduction costs, technical guidance acceptance costs, exhibition participation/advertising costs, etc. [Examples of Target Initiatives] - Initiatives to improve the precision of processing technology for thinning and miniaturization - Initiatives to review production lines to realize shorter delivery times and lower costs - Initiatives to build a system to visualize order receipt and placement to improve customer response capabilities - Initiatives to improve service provision capabilities through external technical guidance.

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