The purpose of this program is to contribute to the development of the local economy by maintaining and expanding employment at business establishments within the prefecture and improving added value through subsidies covering part of the expenses related to initiatives aimed at earning external revenue by developing new markets, such as major consumer markets outside the prefecture, and strengthening internet sales businesses.
Shimane Prefecture: “Shimane Prefecture Subsidy for Supporting Commercial and Service Businesses in Earning External Revenue” (3rd Round)
September 19, 2026
Summary
This subsidy supports initiatives to develop new markets outside Shimane and strengthen internet sales, helping businesses maintain or expand employment and improve added value.
Key Information
| Location | Shimane |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Aug 25, 2026 – Sep 25, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥60,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | ・Support for Expansion Outside the Prefecture: 1/2 ・EC Support Program: 1/3 ※The maximum amount varies depending on the project. |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment / Business improvement and strengthening / Overseas expansion / Regional revitalization and community development / Market development and expansion |
| Eligible Expenses | Advertising expenses / Travel expenses / Rental fees / Renovation expenses / System purchase expenses / System development expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises / Sole proprietors / Large enterprises |
| Implementing Agency | Shimane Prefecture |
| Official Page | https://www.pref.shimane.lg.jp/industry/syoko/sangyo/chusho/shosa_kengaitenkai.html |