About the recruitment of "Yamagata Umaimono Creation Support Project" for the 8th year of Reiwa

This is a Yamagata Prefecture regional promotion subsidy supporting the development, branding, and market expansion of food and agricultural products utilizing local resources. Eligible applicants include farmers, food processors, and restaurants in Yamagata Prefecture using local ingredients in new product development and marketing activities. Subsidized expenses include new product development, advertising, event participation, design and packaging improvements, with specific limits outlined in the recruitment guidelines. The evaluation emphasizes business plans that effectively leverage Yamagata's local ingredients and organizational capacity for execution. As recruitment for fiscal 2026 is now open, early consultation and application preparation are essential for success.