To promote settlement in the town, the development of industry, regional revitalization, and job creation, subsidies will be provided within the limits of the budget to people who reside in the town and seek to newly start a business as their livelihood within the town.
Kokonoe Town Business Startup Support Subsidy (Second Call, FY2026)
September 22, 2026
Summary
This subsidy supports residents who plan to start a new business in Kokonoe Town. It aims to promote settlement, industrial development, regional revitalization, and job creation.
Key Information
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
|---|---|
| Application Period | Sep 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥1,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 |
| Purpose | Business startup and entrepreneurship; human resources development and employment; regional revitalization and community development; capital investment |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert fees; advertising expenses; travel expenses; machinery and equipment expenses; outsourcing expenses; subcontracting expenses; equipment purchase expenses; renovation expenses; raw materials and supplies expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Sole proprietors; corporations; pre-startup applicants; businesses established less than one year ago |
| Implementing Agency | Kokonoe Town |
| Official Page | https://www.town.kokonoe.oita.jp/docs/2026083100015/ |