This program aims to promote the entry of food-related companies into agriculture and their establishment in the sector by supporting the introduction of agricultural machinery whose prices have risen, in order to assist food-related companies in Kumamoto Prefecture that are working to enter agriculture and have been significantly affected by soaring prices of crude oil, materials, and other items.
Kumamoto Prefecture: Emergency Subsidy Program for Food-Related Companies Entering Agriculture, Round 3
October 10, 2026
Summary
Kumamoto Prefecture supports food-related companies entering agriculture by subsidizing the introduction of agricultural machinery affected by rising prices. The program aims to promote new agricultural entry and long-term establishment.
Key Information
| Location | Kumamoto |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Oct 7, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥25,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 (2/3 for entry into the southern Kumamoto region) |
| Purpose | Human resource development and employment / Management improvement and strengthening / Capital investment |
| Eligible Expenses | Machinery and equipment costs / Renovation costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Businesses in the relevant region |
| Implementing Agency | Kumamoto Prefecture |
| Official Page | https://www.pref.kumamoto.jp/soshiki/73/281779.html |