Japan Times TechApr 11, 2026Apr 11, 2026, 19:00 JST1 min read

Japan invests ¥632 billion in Rapidus to establish domestic AI chip manufacturing capability amid global semiconductor competition.

3 Key Points

Japan commits ¥632 billion in funding to support Rapidus, a domestic startup focused on developing advanced AI chips
The investment represents a significant increase in financial backing for the project, which is viewed as a high-risk, high-reward initiative
The move aims to reduce Japan's dependence on foreign chip suppliers and strengthen its position in the competitive global AI semiconductor market

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