Rapidus Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing

Japan's integrated AI promotion system combining industry, academia, and government. Major corporations like Preferred Networks, Sony, NTT, and Toyota alongside ventures collaborate with university fundamental research and government support, advancing everything from AI chip development to applied technologies and ethical governance. A strategic technology platform working toward Society 5.0 realization.

Japan's quantum computer research and development centered on RIKEN. Development of domestic quantum computers and research on practical quantum cryptographic communication are advancing. The government has positioned quantum technology as a national strategy with large-scale investments.

The revival of Japan's semiconductor industry, including attracting TSMC's Kumamoto plant and next-generation semiconductor development by Rapidus. Once commanding over half of global market share, Japan's semiconductor industry is again positioned as a national strategy from economic security and technological sovereignty perspectives.

Japan's space development by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Demonstrates advanced technology through H-IIA rockets, asteroid explorer Hayabusa, and ISS participation. Leads future space exploration including lunar and Mars missions. Actively developing AI-powered robots. Symbolizes future-era technology.

Space development projects by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Advancing cutting-edge space technology through satellite development, lunar lander 'SLIM', and Mars exploration missions. Demonstrating Japan's international collaboration capabilities and independent space development prowess, JAXA symbolizes Japan's ambition to compete globally in future technologies.

A startup aiming to revitalize Japan's semiconductor industry. It advances development and mass production of 2-nanometer process technology. Backed by Sony, Toyota, and NTT, it builds cutting-edge chip manufacturing capability as a national strategy. Essential for strengthening AI, autonomous vehicles, and robotics sectors.

Rapidus, established in 2022, is Japan's semiconductor manufacturing venture targeting next-generation 2nm process technology and domestic production capacity. Plans supply to cutting-edge applications: AI chips, autonomous vehicle processors, IoT devices. Backed by ENEOS, JOGMEC, and others. Embodies Japan's strategic shift toward semiconductor self-sufficiency and technological independence in critical computing infrastructure.