This program supports small and medium-sized enterprises and other businesses in Miyazaki Prefecture that conduct research and development aimed at improving the research and development capabilities of their employees and other personnel, including research and development related to manufacturing technologies, new service development, and digital technologies undertaken independently or through industry-academia-government collaboration, as well as research and development utilizing manufacturing technologies and other means to resolve regional issues. It promotes the sustainability and development of industries in the prefecture by resolving regional issues, creating new markets and industries, and promoting the introduction of digital technologies by small and medium-sized enterprises and other businesses. *A prior consultation is required.
Miyazaki Prefecture: “Japan’s Sunny Side Miyazaki Talent Development Program”
September 14, 2026
Summary
Miyazaki Prefecture supports businesses conducting research and development in manufacturing, new services, digital technologies, and solutions to regional issues. The program promotes talent development, new markets and industries, and digital technology adoption.
Key Information
| Location | Miyazaki |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥2,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Regional issue-solving talent development: 3/4; Other development: 2/3; the upper limit varies depending on the project |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment / regional revitalization and community development / research, demonstration experiments, and industry-academia collaboration / manufacturing and new product development / digital technology / crime prevention, disaster prevention, and BCP |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert honoraria / communications and transportation expenses / travel expenses / machinery and equipment expenses / commissioned expenses / outsourcing expenses / rental fees / examination and course fees / equipment and consumables expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises / sole proprietors / collaborating entities / cooperatives and other organizations / nonprofit corporations / incorporated associations and foundations / medium-sized enterprises |
| Implementing Agency | Miyazaki Prefecture Industrial Promotion Organization |
| Official Page | https://www.mepo.or.jp/shiensaku/8058.html |