Shibata City provides subsidies to small and medium-sized enterprises and small-scale enterprises improving workplace environments to promote women's employment and gender equality. Advance contact with the city's Commerce and Industry Promotion Division is required.
| Location | Shibata City, Niigata |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | May 7, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥1,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Small and medium-sized enterprises: 1/3; Small-scale enterprises: 1/2 |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment / Management improvement and strengthening / Capital investment |
| Eligible Expenses | Equipment purchase costs / Renovation costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises / Sole proprietors / Small-scale businesses |
| Implementing Agency | Shibata City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.shibata.lg.jp/jigyosha/shien/shien/1027674.html |
Since FY2016, Shibata City has established and provided a subsidy program for small and medium-sized enterprises and small-scale enterprises that are developing workplace environments where women can work more easily, with the aim of promoting women's employment and realizing a gender-equal society.
If you are considering using this program, be sure to contact the Shibata City Commerce and Industry Promotion Division in advance.