Fukushima Prefecture: Independence & Return Support Employment Creation Business Location Subsidy (Manufacturing & Service Industry Location Support Project) FY2026, Round 11

This subsidy program supports business relocation and job creation in Fukushima Prefecture by providing grants for facility and equipment investments in manufacturing and service sector companies establishing or expanding operations. The initiative aims to promote post-disaster recovery and regional economic revitalization following the Great East Japan Earthquake. Eligible applicants are corporations establishing new business sites or expanding existing facilities within Fukushima Prefecture, with particular emphasis on projects in designated self-reliance and return-support areas. Subsidies focus on facility and equipment investments, with maximum grant amounts determined based on investment scale and planned employment numbers. Applicants must submit employment plans and maintain employment levels throughout a specified period. As the 11th recruitment round for fiscal 2026, early consultation with the prefectural government and careful review of detailed guidelines is essential for successful applications.