Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture: Student Entrepreneur Development Subsidy (FY2026, Round 8)

This is Nagaoka City's scholarship program to foster student entrepreneurs and promote startup culture in the region. Eligible applicants are students (university, technical college, high school, etc.) planning to establish a business in Nagaoka City. Subsidies cover initial investment costs such as equipment, fixtures, and system development required for the startup. Core requirements include student status and commitment to establish the business within Nagaoka City limits, with evaluation based on business plan quality and feasibility. This is the 8th round of the program, demonstrating the city's ongoing commitment to cultivating young entrepreneurship and strengthening the local startup ecosystem.