To support those starting a new business or taking over a business in the town, subsidies are provided for the interest on loans used for startups or business succession.
Kumamoto Prefecture Ashikita Town: “Ashikita Town Interest Subsidy for Startup and Other Financing” (FY2026)
September 17, 2026
Summary
Ashikita Town provides subsidies for interest on loans used to start a new business or take over an existing one in the town.
Key Information
| Location | Ashikita Town, Kumamoto |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥500,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Fixed amount |
| Purpose | Entrepreneurship, startups, and ventures; business improvement and strengthening; business succession |
| Eligible Expenses | Interest |
| Eligible Applicants | Sole proprietors; corporations |
| Implementing Agency | Ashikita Town |
| Official Page | https://www.town.ashikita.lg.jp/chosei/soshiki/shokoka/2094939 |