To revitalize the local economy, create employment opportunities, and secure human resources closely connected to the community, financial assistance is provided to people starting or aspiring to start a business in the city, covering costs necessary at the time of startup.
Oita Prefecture, Yufu City: “Startup Support Program Subsidy” (Additional Recruitment) (FY2026)
September 22, 2026
Summary
Yufu City provides assistance for costs necessary when starting a business in the city. The program supports local economic revitalization, employment creation, and the securing of community-connected human resources.
Key Information
| Location | Yufu City, Oita |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Aug 27, 2026 – Oct 2, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥1,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Office rent, office improvement costs, expenses related to corporate registration, and sales promotion expenses: 4/5; machinery and equipment expenses and personnel expenses: 1/2. If the business qualifies as a priority startup, the maximum is ¥1,500,000. |
| Purpose | Entrepreneurship, business startups, and ventures; regional revitalization and community development; capital investment |
| Eligible Expenses | Advertising expenses; machinery and equipment expenses; rental expenses; equipment purchase expenses; personnel expenses; building expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises; sole proprietors; pre-startup applicants; businesses operating for less than two years |
| Implementing Agency | Yufu City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.yufu.oita.jp/cate_4/article_83646 |