To develop the human resources of employees working at businesses within the city and promote the digital transformation of businesses, a portion of the expenses incurred for human resources development training and other programs that enable employees to acquire the skills necessary for their work and knowledge that contributes to digital transformation will be subsidized.
Agano City, Niigata Prefecture: Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Human Resources Development Support Subsidy (FY2026)
October 10, 2026
Summary
Agano City subsidizes part of the costs of employee training that develops work-related skills and knowledge contributing to digital transformation. The program supports human resources development, productivity improvement, operational efficiency, and digital initiatives.
Key Information
| Location | Agano City, Niigata |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥50,000 per business establishment |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 |
| Purpose | Human resources development and employment; productivity improvement and operational efficiency; digital transformation |
| Eligible Expenses | Examination fees and course fees |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises; sole proprietors |
| Implementing Agency | Agano City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.agano.niigata.jp/sangyo_business/sangyoshinko/chushokigyotoshien/12922.html |