The program aims to improve operational efficiency by promoting IT adoption, support the continuation of business activities during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, and strengthen management foundations.
Hokkaido Furano City: Comprehensive Subsidy for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (Power-Up Subsidy for SMEs to Address Rising Prices [IT Implementation Support Program]) (FY2026)
September 11, 2026
Summary
Furano City supports IT adoption to improve operational efficiency, sustain business activities during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, and strengthen management foundations.
Key Information
| Location | Furano City, Hokkaido |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥600,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 3/4 |
| Purpose | Capital investment; productivity improvement and operational efficiency; digitalization |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert fees; travel expenses; machinery and equipment expenses; outsourcing expenses; rental expenses; training expenses; system purchase expenses; system development expenses; building expenses; equipment expenses; supplies and consumables expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises; sole proprietors; agricultural corporations; NPO corporations; individual farmers |
| Implementing Agency | Furano City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.furano.hokkaido.jp/life/docs/2015021800506.html |