Yasu City provides a subsidy covering part of the startup-related expenses for small-scale business operators newly starting a business in the city. Confirmation of the business plan and subsidy application by the Yasu City Chamber of Commerce is required.
| Location | Yasu City, Shiga |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥200,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 |
| Purpose | Business launch, startup, and venture businesses / regional revitalization and community development / capital investment |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert fees / exhibition and store opening fees / communication and transportation expenses / advertising expenses / machinery and equipment expenses / material purchase expenses / outsourcing expenses / expert travel expenses / rental fees / building expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises / sole proprietors / small-scale business operators / pre-launch businesses / businesses less than one year after launch |
| Implementing Agency | Yasu City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.yasu.lg.jp/soshiki/keizai/jigyousha/8114.html |
To promote the establishment of businesses within the city and reduce the burden at the time of startup, Yasu City provides a subsidy for part of the expenses associated with starting a business for small-scale business operators newly starting a business.
Note: Applicants must have their business plan and subsidy application confirmed by the Yasu City Chamber of Commerce.