Nagahama City: Subsidy Supporting Student Loan Repayment Assistance for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (FY2026)

September 20, 2026

Summary

Nagahama City subsidizes part of the costs incurred by companies that provide student loan repayment assistance to newly hired employees aged 34 or younger.

Key Information

Location Nagahama City, Shiga
Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period Apr 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Max Subsidy Amount ¥300,000
Subsidy Rate 1/2
Purpose Human resource development and employment / business improvement and strengthening
Eligible Applicants Small and medium-sized businesses / sole proprietors
Implementing Agency Nagahama City
Official Page https://www.city.nagahama.lg.jp/0000015413.html

To support local companies in securing young talent, the city subsidizes part of the expenses when companies provide student loan repayment assistance to newly hired employees aged 34 or younger.