To promote the creation of new businesses by companies in the city, the foundation subsidizes part of the application procedure fees paid to patent attorneys when small and medium-sized enterprises in the city or prospective business founders acquire patent rights and other rights for their own new technologies, and provides ongoing support for business development utilizing the patent rights and other rights after application.
Chiba City, Chiba: Patent and Other Rights Acquisition Support Program (FY2026)
October 14, 2026
Summary
This program supports small and medium-sized enterprises and prospective business founders in Chiba City by subsidizing part of the fees for patent and other rights application procedures. Ongoing support is also provided for business development using the acquired rights.
Key Information
| Location | Chuo Ward, Hanamigawa Ward, Inage Ward, Wakaba Ward, Midori Ward, Mihama Ward, Chiba |
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| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥110,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 (The maximum amount varies depending on the eligible item) |
| Purpose | Patents and intellectual property, Certification acquisition |
| Eligible Expenses | Professional fees, Application fees |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises, Sole proprietors, Prospective business founders |
| Implementing Agency | Chiba City Foundation for Business Promotion |
| Official Page | https://www.chibashi-sangyo.or.jp/enterprise/kyoka-sosyutu/keiei/tokkyo/ |