The startup offers a digital transformation platform that enhances the operational capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises by integrating local financial services and sales support. This platform enables businesses to efficiently plan and execute media strategies and tourism promotions, addressing the challenges of limited resources and market access in regional economies.
Funding
$3.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often struggle with the complexities and time-consuming processes associated with identifying and applying for relevant government subsidies and grants. This can lead to missed opportunities for funding that could support growth, innovation, and digital transformation initiatives. Furthermore, financial institutions and other support organizations lack efficient tools to assist their SME clients in navigating the subsidy landscape.
Solution
Stayway offers "Hojyokin Cloud" (Subsidy Cloud), a cloud-based platform designed to streamline the subsidy application process for SMEs and the organizations that support them. The platform leverages a proprietary database of available subsidies and grants, coupled with AI-powered matching algorithms, to quickly identify relevant funding opportunities tailored to a business's specific needs and profile. Stayway provides tools for managing the application process, connecting businesses with expert consultants, and automating administrative tasks, thereby reducing the burden on SMEs and enabling them to secure crucial financial support. The platform also offers specialized solutions for financial institutions, sales organizations, and professional service firms to enhance their service offerings and drive revenue growth by assisting their SME clients with subsidy applications.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes SMEs across various sectors seeking government subsidies and grants, as well as financial institutions, sales organizations, and professional service firms that support SMEs.
Features
- AI-powered subsidy matching engine that analyzes business profiles and recommends relevant funding opportunities
- Centralized platform for managing subsidy applications, tracking deadlines, and collaborating with consultants
- Access to a network of expert consultants specializing in subsidy applications across various industries
- Automated document generation and administrative task management to reduce manual effort
- Dedicated solutions for financial institutions, sales organizations, and professional service firms to support their SME clients
- Early receipt service for the "Monozukuri (Manufacturing) Subsidy," enabling businesses to receive funds approximately one year faster
- AI-powered automation of subsidy application tasks, reducing the time spent on document preparation by up to 99%