The purpose of this program is to support the expansion of small and medium-sized enterprises and thereby revitalize the local economy by providing subsidies for expenses required for projects implemented by small and medium-sized enterprises and small businesses to improve productivity through greater operational efficiency and labor saving.
Otsu City: Otsu City Productivity Improvement Promotion Project Subsidy (Second Application Round, FY2026)
September 21, 2026
Summary
Otsu City provides subsidies for projects by small and medium-sized enterprises and small businesses that improve productivity through operational efficiency and labor saving, supporting business expansion and local economic revitalization.
Key Information
| Location | Otsu City, Shiga |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Sep 1, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥4,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Regular category: 1/2; Wage increase category (1): 1/2; Wage increase category (2): 2/3 |
| Purpose | Regional revitalization and community development / capital investment / productivity improvement and operational efficiency / digitalization / labor saving and workforce reduction |
| Eligible Expenses | Machinery and equipment expenses / equipment purchase expenses / renovation expenses / system purchase and system construction expenses / building expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises / sole proprietors / small businesses |
| Implementing Agency | Otsu City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.otsu.lg.jp/soshiki/025/1601/g/hojo/48570.html |