Tochigi is accepting additional applications for grants supporting collaborative circular-economy business models. Grants cover up to two-thirds of eligible costs and are capped at ¥7.5 million, and has accepted applications in order of arrival since October 19, according to an October 23 announcement.
The representative applicant must be a small or medium-sized business with an office in the prefecture, working as part of a group of companies. Projects must aim for commercial operation in Tochigi within three years after the subsidised work ends and must complete that work by the end of February 2027. Other eligibility conditions apply, including restrictions on overlapping subsidies for the same costs.
The scheme is intended to create leading circular-economy models through cooperation among businesses. Selected applicants must also cooperate with the prefecture in communicating their projects and products. The notice directs applicants to the resource-circulation department for the full requirements and application information.
栃木県、企業連携による資源循環型事業の補助金を追加募集 上限750万円、先着順受付
栃木県は10月23日、サーキュラーエコノミー型ビジネスモデル構築支援事業補助金の追加募集を発表した。10月19日から先着順で随時受け付け、補助率は対象経費の3分の2以内、上限750万円。企業グループの代表として取り組む県内事業所のある中小企業などが対象となる。補助事業終了後3年以内の県内事業化を目指し、補助事業自体は2027年2月末までに完了できることが必要。同一経費で国などの補助金を重複取得しないことなど、ほかにも要件がある。企業間連携による先進的な資源循環型モデルの創出を目指す制度で、採択者には県と協力した取組・製品の発信も求める。詳細な条件や応募方法は県資源循環推進課の案内で確認できる。