To promote industrial development and create new employment, subsidies will be provided within the limits of the budget to those who open a business, expand a business, or take over a business in the city. Those considering applying are asked to contact the Commerce and Industry Promotion Division in advance.
Niigata Prefecture Ojiya City: Ojiya City Business Opening and Startup Promotion Subsidy (FY2026)
September 20, 2026
Summary
Ojiya City provides subsidies to support business openings, expansions, and successions in the city, with the aim of promoting industrial development and creating new employment. Please contact the Commerce and Industry Promotion Division in advance if you are considering applying.
Key Information
| Location | Ojiya City, Niigata |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥600,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2; the maximum amount varies depending on the business; up to ¥500,000 may be added depending on the requirements |
| Purpose | Entrepreneurship, business startups, and ventures; business improvement and strengthening; use of vacant houses |
| Eligible Expenses | Building expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises; sole proprietors; those preparing to start a business |
| Implementing Agency | Ojiya City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.ojiya.niigata.jp/soshiki/syoko/hojyokin.html#1 |