Saga Prefecture Business Development Support Program: Applications Open from April 15, 2026!
The Saga Prefectural Products Distribution Design Public Corporation has announced the opening of applications for three business development support programs (Redesign Support, EC Site Sales Channel Expansion Support, and SNS Communication Skill Up Course) from April 15, 2026, aimed at expanding sales channels for local businesses. The deadline for applications is May 12.
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- 📰 Published: April 15, 2026 at 00:00
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▼Saga Prefectural Products Distribution Design Public Corporation Official Website
① Redesign Support Project https://sagapin.jp/recruitment/redesign2026/
② EC Site Sales Channel Expansion Support Project https://sagapin.jp/recruitment/moodmark2026/
③ SNS Communication Skill Up Course Project https://sagapin.jp/recruitment/sns2026/
The Saga Prefectural Products Distribution Design Public Corporation, a public interest incorporated foundation, is committed to supporting local businesses in enhancing their skills with the aim of expanding sales channels for prefectural products.
We are now implementing a business development support program targeting local businesses that aim to expand their sales channels in major metropolitan areas and other regions.
Therefore, we are recruiting participants for the business development support program as follows. Please take advantage of this opportunity.
## ① "Redesign Support Project" Application Details
1. **Eligible Applicants**: Food-related businesses in Saga Prefecture (limited to manufacturers, processors, and sellers)
2. **Number of Businesses to be Recruited**: Approximately 5 companies
3. **Selection Method**: Decision will be made through document screening and a buyer evaluation meeting.
4. **Implementation Period**: Scheduled from June 2026 to March 2027.
5. **Support Content (Planned)**:
- Conducting buyer evaluation meetings (2 planned, the first will be held concurrently with the selection meeting).
- Support for redesigning existing products.
- Advice on product redesign from buyers at department stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area (approximately 5 times during the period).
- Designer matching support.
- Provision of business negotiation opportunities for redesigned products (individual business meetings planned).
6. **Application Method**:
Please check the "Application Guidelines" on the official website of the Public Corporation, fill in the necessary information on the application form and product specification sheet, and apply by email.
* Please download the forms from the official website of the Public Corporation.
https://sagapin.jp/recruitment/redesign2026/
* If you have multiple products, please submit a product specification sheet for each product.
* Up to 3 products can be applied for per company. However, support will generally be for 1 product.
7. **Application Deadline**: Must arrive by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 [Strictly enforced deadline]
## ② "EC Site Sales Channel Expansion Support Project" Application Details
1. **Eligible Applicants**: Businesses in Saga Prefecture
2. **Number of Businesses to be Recruited**: Approximately 6 companies
3. **Selection Method**: Decision will be made through document screening and a buyer evaluation meeting (on-site visit).
4. **Implementation Period**: Scheduled from July 2026 to around December 2026.
5. **Support Content (Planned)**:
- Support for listing on the gift-specialized online site "MOO:D MARK by ISETAN."
- Advice from buyers of the same site.
- Creation of articles for a special Saga Prefecture site (approximately 4 companies selected through on-site visits).
6. **Application Method**:
Please check the "Application Guidelines" on the official website of the Public Corporation, fill in the necessary information on the application form and product specification sheet, and apply by email.
* Please download the forms from the official website of the Public Corporation.
https://sagapin.jp/recruitment/moodmark2026/
* If you have multiple products, please submit a product specification sheet for each product.
* Up to 5 products can be applied for per company. Listing products will be decided during the support process.
7. **Application Deadline**: Must arrive by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 [Strictly enforced deadline]
## ③ "SNS Communication Skill Up Course" Application Details
1. **Eligible Applicants**: Businesses in Saga Prefecture
2. **Number of Businesses to be Recruited**: Approximately 10 companies
3. **Selection Method**: Decision will be made through document screening.
4. **Implementation Period**: Scheduled from June 2026 to the end of October 2026.
5. **Course Content (Planned)** (Total 4 sessions + individual consultation):
- **1st Session [Strategy]**: Concept design, basics of shooting and editing.
- **2nd Session [Production]**: Characteristics of trending videos, efficiency improvement using AI.
- **3rd Session [Practice]**: Shooting and editing demonstration, habituation of idea generation.
- **4th Session [Analysis/Continuation]**: Method for checking metrics, building an operation system.
① Redesign Support Project https://sagapin.jp/recruitment/redesign2026/
② EC Site Sales Channel Expansion Support Project https://sagapin.jp/recruitment/moodmark2026/
③ SNS Communication Skill Up Course Project https://sagapin.jp/recruitment/sns2026/
The Saga Prefectural Products Distribution Design Public Corporation, a public interest incorporated foundation, is committed to supporting local businesses in enhancing their skills with the aim of expanding sales channels for prefectural products.
We are now implementing a business development support program targeting local businesses that aim to expand their sales channels in major metropolitan areas and other regions.
Therefore, we are recruiting participants for the business development support program as follows. Please take advantage of this opportunity.
## ① "Redesign Support Project" Application Details
1. **Eligible Applicants**: Food-related businesses in Saga Prefecture (limited to manufacturers, processors, and sellers)
2. **Number of Businesses to be Recruited**: Approximately 5 companies
3. **Selection Method**: Decision will be made through document screening and a buyer evaluation meeting.
4. **Implementation Period**: Scheduled from June 2026 to March 2027.
5. **Support Content (Planned)**:
- Conducting buyer evaluation meetings (2 planned, the first will be held concurrently with the selection meeting).
- Support for redesigning existing products.
- Advice on product redesign from buyers at department stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area (approximately 5 times during the period).
- Designer matching support.
- Provision of business negotiation opportunities for redesigned products (individual business meetings planned).
6. **Application Method**:
Please check the "Application Guidelines" on the official website of the Public Corporation, fill in the necessary information on the application form and product specification sheet, and apply by email.
* Please download the forms from the official website of the Public Corporation.
https://sagapin.jp/recruitment/redesign2026/
* If you have multiple products, please submit a product specification sheet for each product.
* Up to 3 products can be applied for per company. However, support will generally be for 1 product.
7. **Application Deadline**: Must arrive by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 [Strictly enforced deadline]
## ② "EC Site Sales Channel Expansion Support Project" Application Details
1. **Eligible Applicants**: Businesses in Saga Prefecture
2. **Number of Businesses to be Recruited**: Approximately 6 companies
3. **Selection Method**: Decision will be made through document screening and a buyer evaluation meeting (on-site visit).
4. **Implementation Period**: Scheduled from July 2026 to around December 2026.
5. **Support Content (Planned)**:
- Support for listing on the gift-specialized online site "MOO:D MARK by ISETAN."
- Advice from buyers of the same site.
- Creation of articles for a special Saga Prefecture site (approximately 4 companies selected through on-site visits).
6. **Application Method**:
Please check the "Application Guidelines" on the official website of the Public Corporation, fill in the necessary information on the application form and product specification sheet, and apply by email.
* Please download the forms from the official website of the Public Corporation.
https://sagapin.jp/recruitment/moodmark2026/
* If you have multiple products, please submit a product specification sheet for each product.
* Up to 5 products can be applied for per company. Listing products will be decided during the support process.
7. **Application Deadline**: Must arrive by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 [Strictly enforced deadline]
## ③ "SNS Communication Skill Up Course" Application Details
1. **Eligible Applicants**: Businesses in Saga Prefecture
2. **Number of Businesses to be Recruited**: Approximately 10 companies
3. **Selection Method**: Decision will be made through document screening.
4. **Implementation Period**: Scheduled from June 2026 to the end of October 2026.
5. **Course Content (Planned)** (Total 4 sessions + individual consultation):
- **1st Session [Strategy]**: Concept design, basics of shooting and editing.
- **2nd Session [Production]**: Characteristics of trending videos, efficiency improvement using AI.
- **3rd Session [Practice]**: Shooting and editing demonstration, habituation of idea generation.
- **4th Session [Analysis/Continuation]**: Method for checking metrics, building an operation system.