To improve productivity and strengthen the competitiveness of manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises and other businesses in the prefecture, a portion of the expenses required for the introduction of production equipment that contributes to the introduction of efficient production methods, the advancement of production technologies, and the efficiency of the supply of raw materials necessary for production, in response to the impact of U.S. tariff measures and the situation in the Middle East, will be subsidized for small and medium-sized enterprises and other businesses and medium-sized enterprises operating in the prefecture. Prior consultation with the Industrial Promotion Division is required when applying.
Tochigi Prefecture: Manufacturing Industry Productivity Improvement Support Subsidy (Second Round, FY2026)
October 17, 2026
Summary
Tochigi Prefecture subsidizes part of the costs for manufacturing businesses introducing production equipment to improve productivity, strengthen competitiveness, and respond to U.S. tariff measures and the situation in the Middle East. Prior consultation with the Industrial Promotion Division is required.
Key Information
| Location | Tochigi |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Oct 14, 2026 – Nov 11, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥10,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 (1/3 for medium-sized enterprises) |
| Purpose | Management improvement and strengthening, Capital investment, Productivity improvement and operational efficiency |
| Eligible Expenses | Machinery and equipment costs, Outsourcing costs, Rental fees, Renovation costs, System purchase costs, System construction costs, Construction costs, Building costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises, Medium-sized enterprises |
| Implementing Agency | Tochigi Prefecture |
| Official Page | https://www.pref.tochigi.lg.jp/f02/r8_monodukuri_seisannsei02.html |