Japan's Rapidus Project Aims to Revive Semiconductor Industry

With significant government backing, Rapidus seeks to reestablish Japan as a leader in the global chip market by 2027.

Rapidus, supported by major firms like Sony, Toyota, and IBM, plans to mass-produce advanced 2nm chips.
Japan's government has pledged up to ¥4 trillion in subsidies to boost domestic chip production.
The project aims to triple sales of Japanese-made semiconductors to over ¥15 trillion by 2030.
Global demand for energy-efficient semiconductors is expected to surge with the rise of AI and digital technologies.
Reducing reliance on foreign chip supplies is a key strategic goal for Japan and its allies.