Essencimo, Inc., a certified officially recognized management innovation support agency, offers "Hojomiru," a search and consultation service designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with subsidy applications. The service aims to complete the entire process on a single platform—from searching for subsidies and checking corporate eligibility to consulting with specialists.
"Hojomiru" is equipped with two main AI features that organize information based on official application guidelines:
Previously operating as "Subsidy Office," the company has provided end-to-end support ranging from initial interviews and business plan formulation to post-approval documentation. To solve common on-the-ground issues—such as realizing a project is ineligible only after the fact or discovering a subsidy right before the deadline—the company designed a service that organizes and visualizes key items from application guidelines (target applicants, eligible projects, exclusion criteria, and eligible expenses).
Users can choose between a Free plan and a paid "Plus Plan" (980 yen per month). In addition to AI-driven consultations, users can directly consult the company's experts regarding their applications from each page (first consultation free), receiving consistent support during phases that require specialized judgment.