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Japan aims to revive its semiconductor industry with Rapidus, targeting 2nm chip production by 2027 despite funding and expertise gaps.
Japan is advancing its bid to become a top semiconductor producer through Rapidus, a government-backed company with support from Toyota, Sony, and SoftBank, and a key alliance with IBM.
The firm aims to mass-produce 2nm chips by 2027, having already built a prototype using ASML’s EUV lithography equipment—making Japan one of few nations to achieve this.
The Chitose, Hokkaido factory, designed for low environmental impact and stable infrastructure, is part of a $65 billion national push launched in late 2024 to revive the industry.
Despite $12 billion in direct funding and broader investments, experts warn the effort may fall short of the $31.8 billion needed for full-scale production.
Japan, which once made over half the world’s chips but now produces less than 11%, faces hurdles including a lack of high-end manufacturing experience, difficulty securing technical expertise from leaders like TSMC and Samsung, and a projected shortage of 40,000 skilled engineers.
The country is partnering with universities and attracting global firms like TSMC and Kioxia to strengthen its ecosystem, driven by national security concerns and rising demand.
Japón tiene como objetivo revivir su industria de semiconductores con Rapidus, apuntando a la producción de chips de 2 nm para 2027 a pesar de las brechas de financiación y experiencia.