By supporting local small and medium-sized enterprises and other businesses that exhibit at joint company information sessions and similar events, this program aims to create new opportunities for matching local small and medium-sized enterprises with job seekers and promote employment. In addition, it supports the securing of human resources by providing a partial subsidy for the costs of recruitment activities conducted independently by local companies or in cooperation with junior high schools and high schools, thereby encouraging companies motivated to conduct recruitment activities.
Furano City, Hokkaido: Furano City Comprehensive Subsidy for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Promotion (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Power-Up Subsidy for Countering Rising Prices [Recruitment Activity Support Program]) (FY2026)
September 11, 2026
Summary
Furano City supports local businesses exhibiting at joint company information sessions and conducting recruitment activities independently or in cooperation with junior high and high schools. The program aims to create new matching opportunities and promote employment.
Key Information
| Location | Furano City, Hokkaido |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥400,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 3/4 |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment / capital investment |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert honoraria / exhibition and booth fees / advertising expenses / travel expenses / machinery and equipment expenses / document purchase expenses /委託費 / outsourcing expenses / rental fees |
| Eligible Applicants | Educational corporations / medical corporations / small and medium-sized enterprises / sole proprietors / agricultural cooperatives and similar organizations |
| Implementing Agency | Furano City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.furano.hokkaido.jp/life/docs/2015021800506.html |