In response to the impact of rising prices, this program supports initiatives such as stimulating consumption and conducting sales promotion activities to secure sales and profits, developing sales channels, improving productivity, launching new businesses and services, and improving employment and workplace environments.
Unnan City, Shimane Prefecture: FY2026 Unnan City Support Program for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses and Others Facing Rising Prices — Second Application Round
October 6, 2026
Summary
This program supports small and medium-sized businesses and others in Unnan City with initiatives to address the impact of rising prices, including sales promotion, new business development, productivity improvements, and workplace improvements. This is the second application round for FY2026.
Key Information
| Location | Unnan City, Shimane |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥700,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Transactions with businesses within the city: 2/3; transactions with businesses outside the city: 1/2; the maximum amount varies depending on the category |
| Purpose | Management improvement and strengthening; business model conversion and expansion into new fields; capital investment; productivity improvement and operational efficiency; labor-saving and workforce reduction; development and expansion of sales channels |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert honoraria; communication and transportation expenses; travel expenses; outsourcing expenses; rental fees; equipment purchase expenses; insurance premiums and other expenses; system purchase and system development expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized businesses; sole proprietors; consortia; NPO corporations |
| Implementing Agency | Unnan City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.unnan.shimane.jp/unnan/sangyou/syoukou/kigyou/bukkakoutou2026.html |