Okayama City Launches Subsidy Program Offering Up to JPY 7.5 Million for SME Adoption of IoT and AI
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Okayama City has announced the "Subsidy for Supporting the Introduction of Advanced Technologies such as IoT and AI" to improve labor productivity and competitiveness among local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The program subsidizes expenses related to implementing IoT, AI, and robotics. It offers up to JPY 1.5 million (a 1/2 subsidy rate) for a "Preliminary Verification Project" to assess effectiveness before full-scale adoption, and up to JPY 7.5 million (a 1/3 subsidy rate) for a "Verified Advanced Technology Introduction Project" for full implementation after successful verification. Applications for eligible SMEs with major business operations in the city will be accepted starting June 30, 2026.