As part of its measures to revitalize small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry is implementing Go-Tech projects based on the "Guidelines for the Advancement of Specific Manufacturing Base Technologies and Services of SMEs," as well as technology development support measures such as manufacturing subsidies.
The Kinki Regional Headquarters of the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, Japan, is also working on various support measures for small and medium-sized enterprises, including the commercialization of new businesses.
Furthermore, our foundation also undertakes projects that contribute to the promotion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Kansai region, and provides support for applications and projects such as Go-Tech from the perspective of supporting SME technology.

To coincide with the announcement of the draft budget request for fiscal year 2026, we will be holding a study session as described below. Our aim is to introduce these various support measures for small and medium-sized enterprises and explain key points for applying, thereby encouraging interest in these measures and providing an opportunity for companies to challenge themselves to enhance their own technologies.