We support small and medium-sized enterprises and others that are actively developing new business partners through advertising placements, such as exhibiting at trade fairs, improving existing flyers and pamphlets, applying for contests, attending seminars to promote sales expansion, and conducting nutritional component testing, with the aim of expanding new sales channels for products they have developed themselves.
Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture: Kochi City Market Expansion Support Project Subsidy (FY2026)
October 10, 2026
Summary
This subsidy supports small and medium-sized enterprises and sole proprietors in Kochi City working to expand sales channels for their own products through trade fair participation, promotional materials, seminars, testing, and advertising.
Key Information
| Location | Kochi City, Kochi |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Ongoing – Feb 26, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥400,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 (the maximum amount may vary depending on the project) |
| Purpose | Management improvement and strengthening; overseas expansion; development and expansion of sales channels |
| Eligible Expenses | Exhibition and booth fees; advertising expenses; travel expenses; accommodation expenses; rental expenses; utilities and other expenses; examination and course fees |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises; sole proprietors |
| Implementing Agency | Kochi City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.kochi.kochi.jp/soshiki/204/support.html |