Amid the impacts stemming from high prices and the situation in the Middle East, this program supports small and medium-sized enterprises and other businesses in Hiroshima Prefecture that are working to expand overseas sales channels, such as by increasing exports and expanding into overseas markets, toward sustainable growth and the creation of higher added value.
Hiroshima Prefecture: Overseas Expansion Challenge Support Program (Animal Subsidy) (FY2026)
October 8, 2026
Summary
Hiroshima Prefecture supports small and medium-sized enterprises working to expand exports and enter overseas markets amid the impacts of rising prices and the situation in the Middle East.
Key Information
| Location | Hiroshima |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Oct 7, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | No maximum limit |
| Subsidy Rate | 2/3 |
| Purpose | Overseas expansion / Developing and expanding sales channels |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert fees / Exhibition and booth fees / Communications and transportation expenses / Advertising expenses / Travel expenses / Machinery and equipment expenses / Miscellaneous service expenses / Document purchase expenses / Commission expenses / Outsourcing expenses / Rental fees / Examination and course fees / Raw materials and supplies expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises / Small businesses |
| Implementing Agency | Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Official Page | https://www.pref.hiroshima.lg.jp/soshiki/76/animal-spirits-r8.html |