This is a program that subsidizes part of the costs incurred when SMEs and others in Hokkaido that are planning to expand their business overseas file overseas applications for patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks.
Hokkaido SME Overseas Expansion Support Subsidy (Foreign Application Support), Third Call FY2026
October 20, 2026
Summary
This subsidy supports SMEs and others in Hokkaido that plan to expand overseas by covering part of the costs of filing foreign applications for patents, utility models, designs, and trademarks.
Key Information
| Location | Hokkaido |
|---|---|
| Opening Status | Open for Applications |
| Application Period | Sep 29, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 |
| Max Subsidy Amount | ¥3,000,000 |
| Subsidy Rate | 1/2 |
| Purpose | Overseas expansion / certification acquisition |
| Eligible Expenses | Application fees |
| Eligible Applicants | Small and medium-sized enterprises, Sole proprietors, Cooperatives and other organizations, NPO corporations |
| Implementing Agency | Hokkaido Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center |
| Official Page | https://www.hsc.or.jp/news/2026kaigaisyutugan_3rd/ |