To secure stable demand for Shinshu red pine timber, this project supports the development of highly model-oriented products that contribute to market expansion and increased added value, promotion, the facilitation of distribution, and demonstration initiatives aimed at resolving challenges in distribution and utilization.
Nagano Prefecture: FY2026 Shinshu Red Pine and Other Timber Market Expansion Project — First Application Round
September 29, 2026
Summary
Nagano Prefecture supports product development, promotion, distribution, and demonstration initiatives that help expand markets for Shinshu red pine timber and increase its added value.
Key Information
| Location | Nagano |
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| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Sep 25, 2026 – Oct 9, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | No maximum limit |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 |
| Purpose | Regional revitalization and community development / Research, demonstration experiments, and industry-academia collaboration / Manufacturing and development of new products / Market development and market expansion |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert honoraria / Communication and shipping costs / Travel expenses / Document purchasing costs / Outsourcing costs / Rental fees / Insurance premiums, etc. / Personnel expenses / Raw materials and material costs / Fuel costs / Equipment and consumable supplies costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Businesses in the relevant region |
| Implementing Agency | Nagano Prefecture |
| Official Page | https://www.pref.nagano.lg.jp/mokuzai/akamatsuhozyo.html |