Nagasaki Prefecture, Ojika Town: “Ojika Town Employment Opportunity Expansion Project” (FY2027)

October 7, 2026

Summary

Ojika Town subsidizes part of the business funds for private businesses and other entities launching businesses or expanding operations with increased employment in specified inhabited remote border island areas. Prior consultation is mandatory before applying.

Key Information

Location	Ojika Town, Nagasaki
Opening Status	Open for Applications
Application Period	Sep 3, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026
Max Subsidy Amount	¥12,000,000
Subsidy Rate	3/4
Purpose	Business startups and entrepreneurship / Human resource development and employment / Business improvement and strengthening / New businesses and second startups / Business succession / Capital investment
Eligible Expenses	Professional fees / Advertising expenses / Production and development expenses / Travel expenses / Machinery and equipment expenses / Contracting expenses / Outsourcing expenses / Rental expenses / Equipment disposal expenses / Training expenses / Equipment purchase expenses / Personnel expenses / Examination and course fees / Construction expenses / Building expenses
Eligible Applicants	Sole proprietors / Corporations / Pre-startup applicants
Implementing Agency	Ojika Town
Official Page	https://www.town.ojika.lg.jp/shigoto_sangyo/1495.html

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This program aims to expand employment opportunities in specified inhabited remote border islands by subsidizing part of the business funds of private businesses and other entities that launch businesses or expand their operations in ways that increase employment, with the goal of developing an environment that enables sustainable habitation in specified inhabited remote border island areas.

※Prior consultation is mandatory before applying. Prior consultation period: September 3, 2026 to October 16, 2025.