J-Star Portal: Who Qualifies and What You Get
A centralized search tool for business owners in Japan to find national and local subsidies and financial support.
The J-Star Portal is a digital search tool designed to help business owners find various types of financial support. It gathers information from different sources into one place to make searching easier.
Who it's for
This portal is designed for business owners who are looking for financial support or subsidies to help run their operations.
What you get
The portal provides an aggregated search, meaning it brings together information on all available national and local subsidies in one location. This allows you to search for multiple types of financial assistance without visiting many different websites.
What it costs you
It is free to use.
The catch to know
When searching, you may encounter results that include schemes that have already expired. You should always verify that a specific subsidy is still active before attempting to apply.
How to apply
- Access the portal through the official website.
- Use the search function to look for subsidies relevant to your specific industry or region.
- Verify that the subsidy listed is currently active and has not expired.
- Follow the specific application instructions provided for each individual scheme found.