Empowering SMEs: Hands-On Support and Subsidy Strategies for Successful New Business Development
Background and Purpose of the Webinar
On September 10, 2026, Startup Lab Inc. and Agent Inc. will jointly host an online webinar titled "Maximizing Success and Bringing Vision to Life: A New Standard for Launching New Businesses Through Hands-On Support and Subsidies," tailored for SME executives and business leaders. The session addresses common challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises—such as the loss of know-how due to outsourcing to external consultants and over-reliance on top management—proposing methods to retain business development talent and institutional knowledge internally.
A New Approach Combining "Hands-On Support and Subsidies"
This webinar integrates Agent's hands-on business development program, "Startup Campus," which focuses on practical hypothesis testing, with Startup Lab's policy capital strategy, "Subsidy Relay™." By combining optimal public funding across every phase from business ideation and PoC to implementation, the speakers will explain the framework for achieving sustainable business growth.
Key Topics Covered in the Seminar
Designed with a focus on practical execution, the agenda covers several core areas. First, it introduces internal talent development methods as a "third approach" distinct from external outsourcing. It also outlines the process for reaching a validated business plan within three months, alongside strategic utilization of subsidies and loans tailored to the business growth phase. Additionally, the discussion will emphasize the importance of building "businesses" and "talent" as enduring assets, even in the event of an unsuccessful funding application.
Event Overview
Scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 12:00 JST, this webinar will be held online. Participation is free, but advance registration via the Peatix event page is required. This session presents a valuable, practical opportunity for executives and business leaders considering subsidies and public funding for new business investments.