To promote the recruitment and retention of young talent at small and medium-sized enterprises in Kochi City, the city subsidizes part of the costs corresponding to the “expanded portion” of employee benefit programs for eligible workers, for small and medium-sized enterprises that establish or expand housing assistance, commuting expense assistance, or other employee benefit programs that contribute to the recruitment and retention of young talent.
Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture: Subsidy for Supporting the Retention of Young Talent (Hatakura Subsidy—Employee Benefits Subsidy)
September 17, 2026
Summary
Kochi City subsidizes part of the costs of establishing or expanding employee benefit programs, such as housing and commuting assistance, to help small and medium-sized enterprises recruit and retain young talent.
Key Information
| Location | Kochi City, Kochi |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Ongoing – Jan 31, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥1,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment |
| Eligible Expenses | Travel expenses / rental fees / service usage fees |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises / sole proprietors |
| Implementing Agency | Kochi City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.kochi.kochi.jp/soshiki/40/r8kochicity-wakatefukuri.html |