Signed an agreement with the Small and Medium Enterprise Corporation of Japan, Oita Prefecture and the Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry regarding support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and small businesses!

Background of the Agreement

With the recovery from the Corona disaster, population decline, and structural transformation such as GX and DX, the growth of SMEs and small businesses is essential to realize further growth of the Oita Prefecture economy.

The Kyushu Headquarters of the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, together with Oita Prefecture and the Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, has concluded an "Agreement on Support for Small and Medium Enterprises and Small Businesses in Oita Prefecture" to effectively provide seamless support for businesses from start-up to growth, business continuity and business succession, and to strongly encourage the challenges of small and medium enterprises and other businesses. The agreement will be concluded in conjunction with a signing ceremony and a commemorative event. The agreement signing ceremony and commemorative event will be held as follows.

Agreement signing ceremony

Date: Thursday, August 24, 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Place: Oita Prefectural Government, Main Building, 4th Floor, Reception Room 1 (3-1-1 Otemachi, Oita City, Oita Prefecture)
Contents: Signing of agreement, photo session

Commemorative event "Oita SMEs Future Creation Forum".

Date: Thursday, August 24, 2023, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Place: Oita Bank Sorinkan 5F Large Conference Room (1-9-1 Higashiodo, Oita City, Oita Prefecture)
Contents:
(1) Support for SMEs in Oita Prefecture (Oita Prefecture)
(2) Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry's Support for Small and Medium Enterprises (Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry)
(3) Support for Small and Medium Enterprises by the Kyushu Headquarters of the Organization for Small and Medium Enterprises
(Organization for Small and Medium Enterprises, Kyushu Headquarters, Kunimi Agro-Processing Co.)
(4) Start-up Challenge Support Program (Advisor, Small and Medium Enterprise Corporation)
All lecture titles are tentative.

How to apply for the commemorative event
Please register online (computer, smartphone, etc.). (Capacity: 60 people)
https://ttzk.graffer.jp/pref-oita/smart-apply/surveys/0476067262144400724

About Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN (Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN)

The Small and Medium Enterprise Corporation of Japan (SMEJ) is a policy implementation organization that aims to contribute to the development of the Japanese economy by promoting innovation and the revitalization of local economies among small, medium, and small businesses and venture companies that seek to develop and continue their businesses autonomously.
To solve the management issues of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and others seeking sustainable growth in response to changes in the business environment, we provide direct accompaniment, human resource development, operation of mutual aid programs, various types of financial support and business opportunities, and cooperate in improving the support capabilities of related SME support organizations.