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Rapidus

Advanced logic semiconductor developer and manufacturer

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Number of employees: 200–500
Industry: Semiconductors

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Latest news about Rapidus

In short: Rapidus secured billions in government funding to produce 2nm chips by 2027 and partnered with global firms for AI chip development.

Company announcements

August 19 Rapidus

Rapidus CEO Koike will be appointed as a guest professor

It was announced on August 19, 2026, and is part of efforts to strengthen collaboration with the academic community.

July 31 Rapidus

Rapidus joins the Chitose City Nature Coexistence Council to support water source conservation

Wetlands and spring water basins near semiconductor manufacturing sites have been designated as target areas, with plans to contribute to environmental protection through ecological surveys, cleanup activities, and educational programs.

July 17 Rapidus

Rapidus integrates Cadence's AI design tools

Raads and InnoStack AI Super Agent are linked to automate advanced SoC workflows, reducing turnaround time by up to twice.

July 8 Rapidus

Rapidus CEO highlights semiconductor and AI advancements at upcoming event

Dr. Atsuyoshi Koike will keynote at CadenceLIVE Japan on July 17 to discuss joint industry progress.

Media coverage

August 24 Bloomberg

Japan Earmarks Another $944 Million for Rapidus in AI Chip Race

Japan's government is allocating an additional ¥150 billion ($944 million) for chip startup Rapidus Corp., ramping up spending in a long-shot bid to compete against...

April 13 Asahi Shimbun

Japan approves additional $4 billion for chipmaker Rapidus

Japan's industry ministry said on Saturday it has approved an additional 631.5 billion yen ($3.96 billion) ‌to accelerate research and development at chipmaker Rapidus. The...

March 27 Yahoo Finance

Japan approves additional $4 billion for chipmaker Rapidus

TOKYO, April 11 (Reuters) - Japan's industry ministry said on Saturday it has approved an additional...

12 December 2025 The Japan Times

Three megabanks eye loans of up to ¥2 trillion to Rapidus

Japan's three megabanks plan to provide loans totaling up to around ¥2 trillion in stages from fiscal 2027 to Rapidus, which aims to mass produce...

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