To promote the securing and retention of young talent at small and medium-sized business operators in the city, the city subsidizes part of the cost when an eligible worker obtains a qualification necessary for their work.
Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture: Young Talent Retention Support Program Qualification Acquisition Subsidy (Hatakura Subsidy [Qualification Acquisition Subsidy]) (FY2026)
September 17, 2026
Summary
Kochi City subsidizes half of the costs for necessary qualifications obtained by eligible workers at local small and medium-sized businesses, supporting young talent development and retention.
Key Information
| Location | Kochi City, Kochi |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥1,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment |
| Eligible Expenses | Examination fees and course fees |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises and sole proprietors |
| Implementing Agency | Kochi City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.kochi.kochi.jp/soshiki/40/r8kochicity-wakateshikaku.html |