Part of the expenses incurred to address management challenges will be subsidized for businesses strongly affected by the situation in the Middle East and rising prices.
Agano City, Niigata Prefecture: Agano City Business Competitiveness Enhancement Support Subsidy
October 10, 2026
Summary
Agano City subsidizes part of the expenses incurred by businesses addressing management challenges resulting from the situation in the Middle East and rising prices.
Key Information
| Location | Agano City, Niigata |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Oct 5, 2026 – Feb 26, 2027 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥1,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | Small and medium-sized enterprises: 1/2 (2/3 depending on requirements); Small businesses: 2/3 (3/4 depending on requirements); The maximum amount varies depending on the eligible business. |
| Purpose | Management improvement and strengthening; business format conversion and expansion into new fields; capital investment; productivity improvement and operational efficiency; digitalization; labor-saving and workforce reduction |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert fees; exhibition and booth fees; advertising expenses; production and development expenses; travel expenses; machinery and equipment expenses; outsourcing expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises; sole proprietors; small businesses |
| Implementing Agency | Agano City |
| Official Page | https://www.city.agano.niigata.jp/soshiki/shokokankoka/sangyoshinko/3/16572.html |