Niigata Prefecture Sado City: Sado City Employment Opportunity Expansion Project Subsidy (FY2027)

September 30, 2026

Summary

Sado City provides a subsidy to private businesses and others launching or expanding operations while increasing employment in order to support sustainable residency in specific inhabited remote border island areas. Advance consultation is required between September 18 and October 30, 2026.

Key Information

Location Sado City, Niigata
Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period Nov 17, 2026 – Nov 27, 2026
Max Subsidy Amount ¥12,000,000
Subsidy Rate 3/4 (maximum amount varies by project)
Purpose Startups and business launches / human resources development and employment / new businesses and second startups / capital investment
Eligible Expenses Advertising expenses / production and development expenses / rental fees / equipment purchase expenses / renovation expenses / depreciable assets / personnel expenses / system purchase and system construction expenses
Eligible Applicants Sole proprietors / corporations / pre-launch businesses
Implementing Agency Sado City
Official Page https://www.city.sado.niigata.jp/soshiki/2015/54572.html

To develop an environment that enables sustainable residency in specific inhabited remote border island areas, a portion of the business funds will be subsidized for private businesses and other entities that launch a business or expand their operations accompanied by an increase in employment. Those wishing to apply for the subsidy must be sure to receive a consultation in advance. Prior consultation period: September 18, 2026 to October 30, 2026.