Rapidus has secured ¥267.6 billion in public-private funding from the Japanese government and 32 private firms to transition its 2nm chip manufacturing from R&D to mass production. This investment is crucial for Japan's national strategy to regain competitiveness in the global semiconductor market and reduce reliance on foreign foundries.
This funding round is a critical step in Japan's national strategy to regain a competitive edge in the global semiconductor market. By backing a domestic champion in the race for next-generation 2nm process technology, the government and private sector are working to reduce reliance on foreign foundries and build a more resilient domestic supply chain for critical electronic components.
Rapidus secures ¥267.6 billion in a new funding round
The Japanese government and 32 private firms participated in the investment
Funding will be used to transition from R&D to mass production of 2nm chips by 2027
Funding will be used to transition from R&D to mass production of 2nm chips by 2027
Rapidus secures ¥267.6 billion in a new funding round
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