To promote the creation of employment that reflects an understanding of and meets the needs of women’s work and workplaces, this program provides partial subsidies for expenses to companies and other organizations that have covered the costs of their female employees acquiring skills and qualifications. Through this support, it aims to promote stable employment for women and their appointment to management positions, as well as the revitalization and development of businesses.
Shiga Prefecture Koka City: Women’s Qualification Acquisition Corporate Support Subsidy (FY2026)
October 10, 2026
Summary
Koka City provides partial subsidies to businesses that cover the costs of female employees acquiring skills and qualifications. The program aims to promote women’s stable employment and advancement into management positions while supporting business revitalization and development.
Key Information
| Location | Koka City, Shiga |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥100,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 (2/3 depending on the requirements) |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment / business improvement and business strengthening |
| Eligible Expenses | Document purchase costs / examination and course fees |
| Eligible Applicants | Sole proprietors / corporations |
| Implementing Agency | Koka City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.koka.lg.jp/10481.htm |