Support sales channel development support model business (Overseas deployment)

Yamagata Prefecture's export promotion support project assists small and medium-sized enterprises with overseas market development in partnership with chambers of commerce, providing comprehensive support for international expansion. Eligible entities include manufacturers, wholesalers, service providers, and agricultural/fishery/forestry businesses with operations in Yamagata Prefecture, with particular focus on small-scale enterprises. Support covers overseas exhibition costs, market research expenses, international certification acquisition fees, and other expenses necessary for overseas expansion, with specific subsidy caps and rates detailed in the program guidelines. Applicants must have at least one year of continuous business performance record and receive management guidance and support from the chamber of commerce. Applicants should confirm the FY2026 recruitment schedule and deadlines through Yamagata Prefecture's official announcements and consult with their local chamber of commerce early to ensure successful application.