Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture: Mito City Startup Period Support Subsidy (FY2026)

September 9, 2026

Summary

Mito City provides a subsidy for businesses within five years of starting operations that have received certified startup support. Eligible activities include website and promotional material creation, advertising, and participation in trade shows.

Key Information

Location	Mito City, Ibaraki
Opening Status	Open for Applications
Application Period	Apr 1, 2026 – TBD
Max Subsidy Amount	¥200,000
Subsidy Rate	1/2
Purpose	Entrepreneurship, startups, and ventures / business improvement and strengthening / capital investment / productivity improvement and operational efficiency / development and expansion of sales channels
Eligible Expenses	Advertising expenses / production and development expenses / equipment purchase expenses / building expenses
Eligible Applicants	Sole proprietors / corporations / pre-startup applicants / businesses established less than three years ago
Implementing Agency	Mito City
Official Page	https://www.city.mito.lg.jp/page/4270.html

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Subsidies are provided to businesses within five years of starting operations that have received support through [Certified Specific Startup Support Programs] implemented based on the Startup Support Business Plan, for activities related to business continuity, such as creating websites and sales promotion materials, placing advertisements in newspapers and other media, and participating in trade shows and other events.

Applications are accepted following a prior consultation, so if you wish to apply, please contact the Commerce and Industry Division.