Tochigi Prefecture: Tochigi Wage Increase Environment Development Promotion Subsidy (FY2026)

September 9, 2026

Summary

Tochigi Prefecture provides subsidies to businesses that raise wages while investing in equipment and other measures to improve productivity and work efficiency. Prior consultation is required.

Key Information

Location Tochigi
Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period May 18, 2026 – Dec 21, 2026
Max Subsidy Amount ¥2,000,000
Subsidy Rate 1/2
Purpose Management improvement and strengthening; capital investment; productivity improvement and operational efficiency; labor-saving and workforce reduction
Eligible Expenses Expert fees; travel expenses; machinery and equipment costs; miscellaneous service costs; outsourcing costs; rental fees; raw materials and supplies costs; system purchase and system development costs
Eligible Applicants Small and medium-sized enterprises; sole proprietors; small businesses
Implementing Agency Tochigi Prefecture
Official Page https://www.pref.tochigi.lg.jp/f06/chinagekannkyouseibihojokin.html

To promote the development of an environment for sustainable wage increases at companies within the prefecture, the Tochigi Wage Increase Environment Development Promotion Subsidy is provided to business operators that raise wages while making capital investments and other investments that contribute to productivity improvement and increased work efficiency. Prior consultation is required.