Hyogo Prefecture: "Entrepreneur Support Project (General Business Framework)" (FY2019)

The Entrepreneur Support Program (General Business Category) provides subsidies to startup founders for business establishment expenses, supporting successful entrepreneurship across all industries. Applicants include aspiring individual entrepreneurs and newly established corporations nationwide, with viable and clear business plans. Subsidizable expenses cover machinery and equipment, personnel costs, store renovations, and initial capital investment directly linked to business launch, with specific caps and rates defined in the recruitment guidelines. Submission of a business plan and passage of screening evaluating feasibility and viability are mandatory requirements. Early consultation with the administering organization and thorough business plan refinement are critical to maximize approval likelihood for FY2026 applications.