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Tokyo Supports SME Price Pass-through and Wage Hikes via Startup Tools

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Published May 27, 2026 2:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:50 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Tokyo is launching a subsidy program for SMEs to adopt cost and payroll management tools provided by startups.

Tokyo is launching a subsidy program for SMEs to adopt cost and payroll management tools provided by startups.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000175765.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: May 27, 2026

This project provides cost and payroll management tools from startups to help SMEs address operational challenges and start small. By offering consulting advice alongside the tools, the project supports SMEs in price negotiations and wage increases. We are now accepting applications from SMEs interested in adopting these tools. The support includes the provision of tools (with introduction costs covered up to 1 million yen per company) and ongoing consulting support. The program aims to support approximately 100 SMEs in Tokyo.

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