Miyagi Prefecture, Sendai Metropolitan Area: Global Mindset Development Project Subsidy (Second Application Round, FY2026)

October 6, 2026

Summary

Small and medium-sized enterprises and other businesses in the Sendai metropolitan area can receive subsidies covering part of the costs of sending young employees or interns overseas. Advance consultation is required between October 1 and October 28, 2026.

Key Information

Location Ohira Village, Kurokawa District; Aoba Ward, Sendai City; Shiogama City; Miyagino Ward, Sendai City; Wakabayashi Ward, Sendai City; Taihaku Ward, Sendai City; Izumi Ward, Sendai City; Natori City; Tagajo City; Iwanuma City; Watari Town, Watari District; Yamamoto Town, Watari District; Matsushima Town, Miyagi District; Shichigahama Town, Miyagi District; Rifu Town, Miyagi District; Taiwa Town, Kurokawa District; Tomiya City; Osato Town, Kurokawa District, Miyagi
Opening Status Open for Applications
Application Period Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026
Max Subsidy Amount ¥200,000
Subsidy Rate 1/2
Purpose Human resource development and employment / Business improvement and strengthening / Developing and expanding sales channels
Eligible Expenses Travel expenses / Accommodation expenses / Insurance premiums, etc.
Eligible Applicants Small and medium-sized enterprises / Sole proprietors
Implementing Agency Sendai City Industrial Promotion Foundation
Official Page https://www.siip.city.sendai.jp/ouen/event/globalmindsubsidy_r8?utm_source=web&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=261001h

Subsidies are provided to cover part of the costs required when small and medium-sized enterprises and other businesses in the Sendai metropolitan area send their young employees or interns overseas, with the aim of fostering their global mindset and developing or expanding overseas sales channels and other opportunities. An advance consultation is required when applying for this subsidy. Advance consultation period: October 1, 2026, through October 28, 2026.