The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry indicated that it plans to make an additional ¥400 billion investment in Rapidus over the three fiscal years from FY2027 through FY2029, bringing total government investment to ¥650 billion. The aim is to improve the company’s equity ratio and make it easier to secure loans from private-sector lenders.
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry indicated that it plans to make an additional ¥400 billion investment in Rapidus, which is pursuing mass production of cutting-edge semiconductors, over the three fiscal years from FY2027 through FY2029. The government’s total investment is consequently expected to reach ¥650 billion. The report said the information was reported by Jiji Press as its source.
The stated purpose of the additional investment is to improve the company’s equity ratio and make it easier for it to obtain loans from private financial institutions. The government’s financial support is intended to promote the use of private-sector funding and support the development of mass-production capabilities.
The move is viewed as part of the government’s financial support aimed at strengthening Japan’s competitiveness in the semiconductor sector. Further reports on the details and timing of implementation are expected. On the same day, there were also reports that research institutions and Hokkaido University were moving to use cutting-edge semiconductors in medical AI systems.