When food manufacturers and other businesses formulate a plan to collaborate with producers, this program supports initiatives that assist producers and the introduction of machinery and equipment associated with increased handling volumes of domestically produced raw materials through collaboration with producers.
Emergency Measures for Supporting Producer Partnerships (4th Round)
October 14, 2026
Summary
This program supports food manufacturers and other businesses that collaborate with producers by assisting producer support initiatives and machinery and equipment investments linked to increased use of domestic raw materials.
Key Information
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
|---|---|
| Application Period | Oct 13, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥200,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 (minimum amount ¥1,000,000) * Depending on the requirements, the maximum amount is ¥300,000,000. |
| Purpose | Management improvement and strengthening, Capital investment, Productivity improvement and operational efficiency |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert fees, Travel expenses, Machinery and equipment expenses, Outsourcing expenses, Equipment purchase expenses, Raw material and material expenses, System purchase expenses, System development expenses, Equipment expenses, Consumable supplies expenses |
| Eligible Applicants | Sole proprietors, Cooperatives and organizations, Corporations, Nonprofit corporations, Incorporated associations and foundations |
| Implementing Agency | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries |
| Official Page | https://www.lapita.jp/maff/sanchirenkei2026/ |