SUBSIDY
Subsidy list: programs for food and agricultural product development
We have compiled subsidies that can be used for product development, sixth-sector industrialization, market development, capital investment and more. Amounts, requirements and timing change, so be sure to check the official, latest application guidelines for each program.
Last checked: August 12, 2026 (programs are updated each fiscal year; always confirm with the official source before applying)
| Subsidies | Eligible parties | Maximum amount / subsidy rate | Administering body | Vanished item |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide New Business Expansion and Monozukuri/Commerce/Service Subsidy (integrated program for 2026) | SMEs and small businesses | New Business Expansion category: up to 70 million yen (90 million yen with wage-increase special provision); varies by category Subsidy rate: 1/2 in principle (varies by category and size) | Small and Medium Enterprise Agency / Organization for Small and Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN | Accepting applications |
| Nationwide Subsidy for Sustaining Small Businesses (General Type) | Small businesses (sole proprietors and farmers may also be eligible) | Up to 500,000 yen (up to 2.5 million yen under special provisions) Subsidy rate 2/3 | Small and Medium Enterprise Agency (Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry / Central Federation of Societies of Commerce and Industry) | Accepting applications |
| Nationwide Grant for Promoting Agricultural, Mountain and Fishing Villages (Measures for Creating Value from Local Resources) | Farmers, foresters and fishers, regional councils, businesses engaged in sixth-sector industrialization, etc. | Varies by project type (larger categories exist for processing and sales facility development) Subsidy rate generally up to 1/2 as a guide (to be confirmed) | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Accepting applications |
| Nationwide Facility Development Program for HACCP Compliance for Food Industry Exports | Food manufacturers and others engaged in exporting | Varies by application round (e.g., 100 million yen) Subsidy rate up to 1/2 | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (via prefectural offices) | Accepting applications (please confirm) |
| Kyoto / Kansai Kyoto Economic Gardening Support Enhancement Project Subsidy (Kyoto EG) | SMEs in Kyoto Prefecture (including food manufacturers) | Up to 30 million yen (up to 60 million yen for group applications) Subsidy rate up to 1/2 | Kyoto Prefecture (Kyoto Industrial Support Organization 21) | To be confirmed |
| Nationwide Agri-Commerce-Industry Collaboration (collaborative business plan certification + subsidy) | Consortia of SMEs and agriculture, forestry and fisheries operators | Varies by program menu and region Subsidy rate: varies by program | Small and Medium Enterprise Agency, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries / regional funds | Ongoing (please confirm) |
| Nationwide SME Digitalization and AI Adoption Support Program (Digitalization and AI Adoption Subsidy 2026) | SMEs, small businesses, etc. (corporations and sole proprietors) | Up to 4.5 million yen Subsidy rate 1/2 to 4/5 (varies by track and type) | Small and Medium Enterprise Agency (SME Support, JAPAN) | Accepting applications |
| Nationwide Comprehensive Support Grant for Building Strong Agriculture | Farmer organizations, growing-region businesses, wholesale market operators, etc. | Varies by project type Subsidy rate: up to 1/2, etc. | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (via prefectures) | Ongoing (please confirm) |
| Nationwide Business Succession and M&A Subsidy | SMEs and small businesses carrying out (or having carried out) business succession or M&A | Up to 6-8 million yen depending on the track (up to 10 million yen etc. under special provisions) Subsidy rate varies by track | Small and Medium Enterprise Agency | Accepting applications |
| Nationwide Growing Region Production Base Power-Up Program | Consortia of local farmers, JA, municipalities and related businesses | Varies by project Subsidy rate: varies by program | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (via prefectures) | Ongoing (please confirm) |
| Kyoto / Kansai Kyo-mono Food Market Development Support Subsidy | Food processors in Kyoto Prefecture that manufacture and sell processed foods made mainly from Kyoto-grown agricultural products | Up to about 1 million yen (varies by item) Subsidy rate: fixed amount | Kyoto Prefecture Food Industry Association | To be confirmed |
| Nationwide Energy Conservation and Non-Fossil Conversion Subsidy (Energy Conservation Investment Promotion Support Program) | Businesses including SMEs | Varies by category and equipment Subsidy rate: from 1/3, etc. (varies by category) | Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry / SII | Accepting applications (please confirm) |
| Nationwide SME Cooperative Issue Response Support Program (formerly SME Market Development) | Consortia such as business cooperatives and enterprise cooperatives | Varies by project Subsidy rate: varies by program | National Federation of Small Business Associations | Ongoing (please confirm) |
| Kyoto / Kansai Kyoto Prefecture Subsidy for Creating Hubs to Promote Traditional Industry Production Areas (New Product Development and New Market Development Subsidy) | Traditional industry businesses in Kyoto Prefecture, etc. (intended for cross-industry collaborative initiatives) | Minimum 250,000 yen to maximum 1 million yen Subsidy rate up to 1/2 | Kyoto Prefecture | To be confirmed |
| Nationwide Subsidy for Promoting Productivity Improvement in Manufacturing, Commerce and Services (Monozukuri Subsidy) | SMEs, small businesses, etc. (including food manufacturers) | Up to 40 million yen Subsidy rate 1/2 (2/3 for small businesses, etc.) | Small and Medium Enterprise Agency (National Federation of Small Business Associations) | Please confirm (integrated in 2026) |
| Nationwide SME New Business Expansion Subsidy | SMEs and others expanding into new markets or fields | Up to 25-90 million yen (varies with number of employees and wage increases) Subsidy rate about 1/2 | Small and Medium Enterprise Agency (SME Support, JAPAN) | Please confirm (integrated in 2026) |
| Nationwide JAPAN Brand Development Support Program | SMEs and others aiming at overseas expansion | — Subsidy rate — | Small and Medium Enterprise Agency (at the time) | Ended (successor program available) |
| Kyoto Kyoto Food Sixth-Industrialization Business Creation Support | Consortia of agriculture, forestry and fisheries operators in Kyoto Prefecture and food-related companies | Varies by project Subsidy rate: varies by program | Kyoto Prefecture / Kyoto Economic Center SME Support Center | Ongoing (please confirm) |
| Kyotango Kyotango City Commerce and Industry Support Subsidy (new product development / market development) | Commercial and industrial businesses in the city | New product development: 300,000 yen (500,000 yen if machinery development is involved) / Market development: 200,000 yen domestic, 400,000 yen overseas Subsidy rate: up to 1/2 (over 2 fiscal years) | Kyotango City | Ongoing (please confirm) |
| Hyogo Hyogo Agri-Commerce-Industry Collaboration Fund Grant | Consortia of SMEs and agriculture, forestry and fisheries operators in the prefecture | Varies by project Subsidy rate: varies by program | Hyogo Industrial Promotion Center (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation) | Applications for FY2026 (please confirm) |
| Osaka Osaka Prefecture Joint and Collaborative Market Development Support Subsidy | Societies of commerce and industry, chambers of commerce, cooperatives, etc. (consortia of 10 or more companies) | Joint/collaborative type: up to 50 million yen Subsidy rate: fixed amount or 2/3 | Osaka Prefecture | Accepting applications (please confirm) |
| Ehime Ehime Prefecture Sixth-Industrialization Challenge Comprehensive Support Program | Agriculture, forestry and fisheries operators engaged in sixth-industrialization | Up to 1.5 million yen (new product development and improvement) Subsidy rate: varies by program | Ehime Prefecture | Ongoing (please confirm) |
| Nagano Nagano Prefecture Sixth-Industrialization Support (Shinshu Sixth-Industrialization Support Center + municipal subsidies) | Agriculture, forestry and fisheries operators engaged in sixth-industrialization | Up to approximately 500,000 yen depending on the municipality Subsidy rate: up to 1/2 (depends on municipality) | Nagano Prefecture / municipalities | Ongoing (please confirm) |
| Okinawa Okinawa Prefecture Collaborative Support Program for Utilizing Local Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Products | Businesses developing processed products using agricultural, forestry and fishery products from the prefecture | Varies by project Subsidy rate: varies by program | Okinawa Prefecture | FY2026 applications opening (please confirm) |
| Mie Mie Prefecture Sixth-Industrialization Support (Kinki Regional Agricultural Administration Office prefectural support desk) | Agriculture, forestry and fisheries operators engaged in sixth-industrialization | To be confirmed Subsidy rate: please confirm | Mie Prefecture / Kinki Regional Agricultural Administration Office prefectural support organization | To be confirmed |
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