# Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corp, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corp, agrees to cooperate.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-05-08 · Japan Today*

## Key points

- Sony and TSMC are forming a joint venture focused on next-generation image sensor development and production.
- The joint venture's facilities will be located at Sony's new factory in Koshi, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
- Sony will hold the majority and controlling stake in the new image sensor-focused joint venture.
- Japan's government will provide up to 60 billion yen in subsidies to support Sony's sensor mass production.
- The partnership will explore image sensors for emerging physical AI uses, including automotive and robotics.

**Companies:** Sony Group Corp, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co
**Countries:** Japan, Taiwan

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