Additional subsidies are provided to businesses working to improve productivity and raise wages by utilizing the national Business Improvement Subsidy.
Fukushima Prefecture: Subsidy Program Supporting Business Improvements for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
September 21, 2026
Summary
Fukushima Prefecture provides additional subsidies to small and medium-sized enterprises and other businesses that use the national Business Improvement Subsidy to improve productivity and raise wages.
Key Information
| Location | Fukushima |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Ongoing – Feb 26, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | No maximum limit |
| Subsidy Rate | Additional subsidy as a certain percentage of the national subsidy amount: When the minimum hourly wage at the business establishment is less than ¥1,050: 3/16; when the minimum hourly wage at the business establishment is ¥1,050 or more: 1/4. Subsidy for social insurance and labor consultant fees related to the subsidy application: 3/4. |
| Purpose | Human resources development and employment / Management improvement and business strengthening / Productivity improvement and operational efficiency |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert honoraria |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises / Sole proprietors / Small businesses |
| Implementing Agency | Fukushima Prefecture |
| Official Page | https://www.pref.fukushima.lg.jp/sec/32011c/tyuusyoukigyoukaizenouen.html |