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Rapidus

Advanced logic semiconductor developer and manufacturer

rapidus.inc

Number of employees: 200–500
Industry: Semiconductors

Last updated October 5

Latest news about Rapidus

In short: Rapidus secured more government funding and built a design ecosystem as it pushed toward 2nm mass production by 2027.

Company announcements

October 5 Rapidus

Rapidus launches CORE ecosystem for 2nm semiconductors

The initiative includes 17 new Design Solution Associates to accelerate development and production infrastructure for advanced chips.

September 2 Rapidus

Rapidus discusses IIM-1 milestones and Cadence collaboration

The company highlights completed foundry construction and initial testing while exploring new agentic AI capabilities through a strategic partnership with Cadence Design Systems.

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.

Media coverage

September 23 note

Is Rapidus sufficiently funded? | Private investment is less than 20% of the target

A company that the government has already decided to provide approximately 2.6 trillion yen to has not yet sold a single product. In late August...

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...

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