Tsu City, Mie Prefecture: Subsidy for the Tsu City Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Project for the Reiwa 8th Fiscal Year

This is a Mie Prefecture Tsu City subsidy program that supports small and medium-sized enterprises in Tsu to expand their sales channels and achieve business growth through participation in exhibitions and trade shows. Eligible applicants include small business operators and SMEs in Tsu City with 20 or fewer employees in manufacturing/construction, 100 or fewer in wholesale, or 50 or fewer in retail/services. The program provides subsidies for exhibition booth fees, advertising expenses, product development costs, and other marketing-related expenditures, with specific subsidy amounts and rates determined in the recruitment guidelines. Applicants must demonstrate business track record, maintain a business location in Tsu City, and obtain support certification from the local chamber of commerce or similar organizations. Prospective applicants should confirm recruitment schedule and deadlines with Tsu City's Department of Commerce and Labor, and begin application preparations early for successful submission.