Subsidy for Projects to Stimulate Direct Investment in Japan

JETRO's Subsidy for Projects to Stimulate Direct Investment in Japan supports demonstration projects by foreign and foreign-affiliated companies introducing innovative technologies and business models in Japan. The program requires collaboration with a Japanese partner and sits inside JETRO's inward-investment support work. The subsidy covers up to half of eligible costs for small and medium-sized enterprises and up to one third for large enterprises, with a maximum award of 20 million yen per project. Applicants must have a Japanese office, legal entity, and business presence, and foreign investors must hold more than one third of shares, with the largest investor at 10 percent or more. The annual cycle is limited and typically selects only a small number of projects, roughly 15 to 17 each round. The current cycle is closed, so the best fit is a foreign-backed company with a live Japan demonstration plan and a Japanese operating partner ready for the next opening.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.