Support is provided to startups and other businesses within the prefecture for application-related expenses necessary for developing patent strategies and obtaining rights.
Hiroshima Prefecture: “Hiroshima Unicorn 10 CFO BASE: Patent Strategy Development and Application Support” (First Application Round, FY2026)
September 24, 2026
Summary
Hiroshima Prefecture supports startups and other businesses with the application-related costs required to develop patent strategies and obtain rights.
Key Information
| Location | Hiroshima |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Jun 4, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥600,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 2/3 (maximum amount varies by category) |
| Purpose | Starting and establishing a business; ventures; overseas expansion; patents and intellectual property |
| Eligible Expenses | Application fees |
| Eligible Applicants | Sole proprietors; corporations |
| Implementing Agency | Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Official Page | https://www.pref.hiroshima.lg.jp/site/innovation-archive/unicorn10-cfobase-2026.html |