To foster core food manufacturing businesses that lead their communities, this program supports initiatives undertaken by project operators to increase the added value of existing food and beverage manufacturing operations, increase procurement of ingredients produced in Shimane Prefecture, and further expand sales channels.
Shimane Prefecture: Strong and Resilient Food Industry Development Subsidy (Shimane Core Food Manufacturing Company Development Program), Round 3 (FY2026)
September 22, 2026
Summary
This subsidy supports small and medium-sized enterprises and sole proprietors in Shimane working to enhance food and beverage manufacturing, increase the use of locally produced ingredients, and expand sales channels.
Key Information
| Location | Shimane |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Aug 31, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥7,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Soft: 1/2; Hard: 1/3; minimum amount: ¥700,000 |
| Purpose | Capital investment; manufacturing and new product development; productivity improvement and operational efficiency; sales channel development and expansion |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert fees; exhibition and booth fees; communication and shipping costs; travel expenses; machinery and equipment costs; contract costs; rental fees; building costs; equipment and consumables |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises; sole proprietors |
| Implementing Agency | Shimane Prefecture |
| Official Page | https://www.pref.shimane.lg.jp/industry/syoko/sangyo/sanhin_ikusei/tsuyokushinayaka/tsuyokushinayaka.html |