The Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, TOKYO (SMR) (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Mitsutomo Taruo) has begun accepting applications for the "Fiscal Year 2026 Aerospace Industry Entry Support Project (Subsidies for Development Costs of Space Products, etc.)" to support Tokyo-based SMEs and startups in gaining business opportunities in the space industry, a growth sector with anticipated future market expansion. The application period for submission of application documents is from June 25 (Thu) to August 14 (Fri), 5:00 PM. [What are Subsidies for Development Costs of Space Products, etc.?] The space industry is an aggregation of cutting-edge technologies, and its related technological fields are diverse. Therefore, technological development for the space industry is expected to have a significant ripple effect and application to other industries. The government has set a goal to expand the market size of Japan's space industry from 4 trillion yen in 2020 to 8 trillion yen in the early 2030s. Such growth industries present a significant opportunity for SMEs and startups in Tokyo to enter. The Subsidies for Development Costs of Space Products, etc. is a project that supports Tokyo-based SMEs in gaining business opportunities in the space industry by subsidizing a portion of the costs incurred for the development and improvement of equipment, software, and solutions themed around the "space industry." [Key Points] ● New entrants welcome, all industries eligible This subsidy program, newly launched last fiscal year, is open for applications again this year. All industries and business types are welcome. Applications for new development and improvement development are both accepted. Applications from prospective entrepreneurs are also accepted. ● Diverse projects themed around the "space industry" are eligible Support is provided for a wide range of projects themed around the "space industry," from the development of equipment