Wakkanai City provides a subsidy for expenses necessary to start a business in the city, supporting local economic revitalization and employment. Applicants must submit a business startup plan to the Small and Medium-Sized Business Consultation Center and obtain a letter of recommendation.
| Location | Wakkanai City, Hokkaido |
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| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥500,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 (maximum amount varies depending on eligible expenses) |
| Purpose | Business startup, entrepreneurship, and ventures / capital investment |
| Eligible Expenses | Equipment purchase costs / building costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Before starting a business |
| Implementing Agency | Wakkanai City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.wakkanai.hokkaido.jp/sangyo/shoko/shien/zyoseikin.html |
To revitalize the local economy and secure employment, a subsidy is provided for expenses necessary to start a business in the city.
Those wishing to receive this subsidy must submit a business startup plan to the Small and Medium-Sized Business Consultation Center and receive a letter of recommendation.