Notification of the Subsidy for Improving the Environment for Wage Increases for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Hokkaido Prefecture has launched a subsidy program for management improvement expenses on May 15, 2026, to support wage increase environments for SMEs affected by rising energy costs.
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Hokkaido Prefecture has initiated a subsidy program to support expenses that contribute to management improvements. This aims to enhance the productivity of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) affected by persistently high energy prices and to prepare an environment where they can implement sustainable wage increases. Applications began on May 15.
(1) Subsidy Name
Subsidy for Improving the Environment for Wage Increases for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Common Name: Wage Increase Environment Improvement Subsidy
(2) Eligibility
Small and medium-sized enterprises in Hokkaido working toward wage increases (excluding quasi-large enterprises).
(3) Subsidized Expenses
Expenses required for new product development, market expansion, capital investment (including the introduction of digital technologies), etc.
*Expenses incurred on or after February 20, 2026, are eligible.
(4) Application Period
May 15, 2026 (Friday) until the budget limit is reached.
*The application period will conclude no later than September 30, 2026 (Wednesday).
(5) Details and Application Method
Please check the guidelines on the dedicated website.
https://chinage-support2026-hokkaido.jp/
(6) Contact Information
Wage Increase Environment Improvement Subsidy 2026 Secretariat (Call Center)
011-351-0047 [Hours: Weekdays 9:00 - 18:00]
(1) Subsidy Name
Subsidy for Improving the Environment for Wage Increases for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Common Name: Wage Increase Environment Improvement Subsidy
(2) Eligibility
Small and medium-sized enterprises in Hokkaido working toward wage increases (excluding quasi-large enterprises).
(3) Subsidized Expenses
Expenses required for new product development, market expansion, capital investment (including the introduction of digital technologies), etc.
*Expenses incurred on or after February 20, 2026, are eligible.
(4) Application Period
May 15, 2026 (Friday) until the budget limit is reached.
*The application period will conclude no later than September 30, 2026 (Wednesday).
(5) Details and Application Method
Please check the guidelines on the dedicated website.
https://chinage-support2026-hokkaido.jp/
(6) Contact Information
Wage Increase Environment Improvement Subsidy 2026 Secretariat (Call Center)
011-351-0047 [Hours: Weekdays 9:00 - 18:00]
FAQ
この補助金の名称は何ですか？
中小・小規模企業賃上げ環境整備等支援事業費補助金（通称：賃上げ環境整備補助金）です。
補助対象者は誰ですか？
賃上げに取り組む北海道内の中小・小規模事業者等（みなし大企業を除く）が対象です。
何のための費用が補助対象になりますか？
新商品開発、販路拡大、設備投資（デジタル技術の導入含む）等に要する経費が対象です。
補助金の募集期間はいつまでですか？
2026年5月15日から予算上限に達し次第終了となります。最終受付期限は2026年9月30日です。
申請の詳細や手引きはどこで確認できますか？
専用ホームページ（https://chinage-support2026-hokkaido.jp/）にて確認できます。