Some of the costs for those starting a store or other establishment in the city that can be used by both residents and tourists will be subsidized. ※Prior consultation is required.
Furano City, Hokkaido: Furano City Comprehensive Small and Medium-Sized Business Promotion Subsidy (New Business Startup Support Program) (FY2026)
September 12, 2026
Summary
Furano City provides a subsidy covering part of the costs for those starting a store or other establishment available to both residents and tourists. Prior consultation is required.
Key Information
| Location | Furano City, Hokkaido |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥500,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 10/10; additional funding may be added depending on the requirements |
| Purpose | Business start-up and entrepreneurship / new business and second founding / use of vacant houses |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert fees / advertising expenses / travel expenses / machinery and equipment expenses / outsourcing expenses / subcontracting expenses / rental fees / construction costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises / sole proprietors / agricultural corporations / individual farmers |
| Implementing Agency | Furano City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.furano.hokkaido.jp/life/docs/2015021800506.html |