Oita Prefecture: Oita Fund Grant for Creating Vitality in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (Product Development Support Project), 18th Round (FY2026)

September 16, 2026

Summary

Oita Prefecture supports small and medium-sized enterprises, etc. working to create flagship products through new product development, improvements to existing products, or entry into new fields. Prior consultation is required by October 26, 2026.

Key Information

Location	Oita
Opening Status	Open for Applications
Application Period	Sep 9, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026
Max Subsidy Amount	¥2,000,000
Subsidy Rate	2/3
Purpose	Management improvement and strengthening; business transformation and expansion into new fields; manufacturing and new product development
Eligible Expenses	Expert fees; communications and transportation costs; production and development costs; travel expenses; costs for machinery and equipment; miscellaneous services; outsourcing costs; rental fees; raw materials and supplies; expenses related to intellectual property rights, etc.
Eligible Applicants	Small and medium-sized enterprises; sole proprietors; cooperatives and organizations, etc.; NPO corporations; pre-startup applicants
Implementing Agency	Oita Prefecture Industry Creation Organization
Official Page	https://www.columbus.or.jp/2026/09/09/%e5%8b%9f%e9%9b%86%e5%8a%a9%e6%88%90%e9%87%91%e6%84%9b%e7%a7%b0%e3%81%8b%e3%81%8c%e3%82%84%e3%81%8d%e7%ac%ac%ef%bc%91%ef%bc%98%e5%9b%9e%e3%81%8a/

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This program supports initiatives to create “flagship products, etc.” through the development of products that could become the future face of a company, the improvement of existing products, or entry into new fields utilizing unique technologies, with the aim of improving the profitability and expanding the business of small and medium-sized enterprises, etc. whose principal business is conducted within the prefecture.

※Prior consultation is required. Deadline for prior consultation: October 26, 2026.