We are widely soliciting business plans from people aiming to start a business or develop a new business in the city. Particularly outstanding plans in terms of novelty, feasibility, and other criteria will be recognized with awards and presented with incentive grants.
Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture: “Kura-no-Machi Tochigi Business Plan Contest” (FY2026)
September 9, 2026
Summary
Tochigi City is seeking business plans from people aiming to start a business or develop a new business. Particularly outstanding plans may receive an award and an incentive grant.
Key Information
| Location | Tochigi City, Tochigi |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Aug 3, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥800,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Fixed amount; incentive amount varies depending on the award |
| Purpose | Entrepreneurship, business startups, and ventures; regional revitalization and community development; new businesses and second startups; business-format conversion and expansion into new fields |
| Eligible Applicants | Businesses established less than three years ago |
| Implementing Agency | Tochigi City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.tochigi.lg.jp/soshiki/32/61204.html |