Support is provided to small and medium-sized businesses and others in Shiga Prefecture that aim to improve productivity and raise the minimum wage, in addition to the national “Business Improvement Subsidy.”
Shiga Prefecture: Business Improvement and Wage Increase Support Subsidy (FY2026)
September 23, 2026
Summary
This subsidy provides additional support on top of the national Business Improvement Subsidy for small and medium-sized businesses and others in Shiga Prefecture aiming to improve productivity and raise the minimum wage.
Key Information
| Location | Shiga |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Sep 1, 2026 – Mar 5, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥1,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 (maximum amount varies depending on category, etc.) |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment; business improvement and strengthening; productivity improvement and operational efficiency |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized businesses; sole proprietors; small businesses |
| Implementing Agency | Shiga Prefecture |
| Official Page | https://www.pref.shiga.lg.jp/kensei/koho/e-shinbun/oshirase/352155.html |