Applications open for the 2014 Subsidy Program for Projects Promoting Foreign Direct Investment

The Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) is pleased to announce that the application process for the “Japanese Fiscal Year 2014 Subsidy Program for Projects Promoting Foreign Direct Investment, Site Location and Regional Development 21 トランプapan (Project of site location for global companies)” has now opened.

The Program is similar to a Japanese government program that was conducted in 2010*, where 23 companies were selected to receive subsidies, and will cover the initial site set-up costs for high-value-added sites (Regional Headquarters or R&D site) 21 トランプapan. This assistance, which is capped at ¥500 million, includes facility purchase/construction costs, equipment/equipment installation costs, facility leasing fees and other costs.

Applications close on the 2nd of June 2014, and there is an Application Guidance　Seminar on April the 18th 2014.

Details on the application can be found by following the URL’s below.

English:
http://www.meti.go.jp/english/policy/external_economy/investment/application_fy2014.html
Japanese:
http://www.meti.go.jp/information/publicoffer/kobo/k140324001.html


Inquiries
If you are interested in applying, we suggest that you contact the Business Development division of JETRO Sydney before commencing your application. Please see the contact information below.

JETRO Sydney
PH: 02-9002-6200
E-Mail: syd-bd@jetro.go.jp