Sarabetsu Village provides grants to support people starting businesses in the village, including new store openings. Prior consultation is required.
| Location | Sarabetsu Village, Hokkaido |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Apr 1, 2026 – TBD |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥5,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 30%, 50%, 70%, 90% *Maximum amount varies depending on the project |
| Purpose | Entrepreneurship, Startups, Ventures / New business, Second startup / Business succession / Manufacturing, New product development / Sales channel development, Sales channel expansion / Use of vacant houses |
| Eligible Expenses | Expert honoraria, Exhibition fees/store opening fees, Advertising expenses, Travel expenses, Outsourcing expenses, Rental fees, Raw material/material costs, Building costs, Equipment/supplies costs |
| Eligible Applicants | Sole proprietors, Associations and organizations, Corporations, Pre-startup individuals |
| Implementing Agency | Sarabetsu Village |
| Official Page | https://www.sarabetsu.jp/shigoto/jyosei_seido/kigyousougyou_jyosei/ |
As a concrete initiative under the Sarabetsu Village Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Ordinance for the promotion and development of commerce and industry in the village, the village has established a system to support new store openings and other activities by people starting businesses within the village, and will provide grants.
*A prior consultation is required.