Each program pays for a specific kind of cost. Picking the wrong one wastes time. This table sums up the 2026 rules of the programs in this series.
Quick map
| I want to invest in... | Best-fit program | Watch out |
|---|---|---|
| Sales, inventory, HR, payroll system | 通常枠 (デジタル化・AI導入補助金2026) | Registered tool, at least 1 business process |
| Accounting, ordering, payments | インボイス枠 | Up to 4/5; more functions, higher cap |
| PC, tablet, cash register | インボイス枠 | Only with eligible software; PC up to ¥100k, register up to ¥200k |
| Security service | セキュリティ対策推進枠 | Only IPA お助け隊-listed services |
| Website, online shop, ads | 持続化補助金 | Website at most 1/4 of the grant, never alone |
| Automation and systems to produce more | 業務改善助成金 | Paired with an in-house minimum wage raise |
Sources: it-shien.smrj.go.jp, r6.jizokukahojokin.info, MHLW.
Usually not covered by the IT program
- Hardware under 通常枠.
- Generic tools requested alone (no business process).
- Tools not registered in the program.
- Anything signed before the 交付決定.
Combining programs
You can use different programs for different projects, but the same cost cannot receive two subsidies. Keep each project and quote separate.
Note: rules, amounts and deadlines change every round. Always check the latest official call (公募要領) before applying.
How KGA IT helps
KGA IT looks at your whole plan (website, systems, security, automation) and helps assign each part to the best-fit program with separate quotes. After approval we implement everything in an integrated way so your systems talk to each other.
KGA IT is not a registered firm that files applications on your behalf, but it handles the whole IT side: choosing the right tool, preparing clear quotes, organizing the technical details of the application, then installing and configuring everything after approval. Services: digital consulting from ¥30,000, security diagnosis from ¥15,000, backup setup from ¥8,000, automation from ¥49,800, websites from ¥49,800 (or the ¥5,000/month web plan) and Business IT from ¥49,800/month. See pricing and services.
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