# Rapidus is working on next-generation chips with mass production planned for 2027.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-12 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- Japan's government approved an additional $3.96 billion for Rapidus' R&D acceleration.
- Rapidus' total government R&D assistance has now reached 2.354 trillion yen.
- Rapidus targets mass production of 2-nanometre logic semiconductors starting in fiscal year 2027.
- NEDO will support semiconductor design projects by Fujitsu and IBM Japan.

Synopsis Japan's government is injecting more funds into chipmaker Rapidus. This significant financial boost aims to accelerate the development of advanced semiconductors. The support is crucial for strengthening Japan's chip supply chains. Rapidus is working on next-generation chips with mass production planned for 2027. This move signals Japan's commitment to leading in semiconductor technology. 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 ‌support ⁠is part ⁠of the government's efforts to ​boost domestic production of advanced semiconductors and strengthen chip ​supply chains. With the latest funding, Rapidus' total research and development ​assistance amounts to ⁠2.354 trillion ‌yen. The ministry also ​said that ​NEDO, its subordinate organisation, ⁠the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development ​Organization, has decided to support ​semiconductor design-related projects by Fujitsu and IBM Japan. Rapidus is working on the development of next-generation logic semiconductors at the ‌2-nanometre scale and plans to start mass production in the ​fiscal ​year 2027. In ⁠February, the company secured a combined investment of about 160 billion yen from ​private companies, with a planned 250 billion yen from the government. Elevate your knowledge and leadership skills at a cost cheaper than your daily tea. Subscribe Now

**Companies:** Rapidus, Fujitsu, IBM Japan
**Countries:** Japan

[Read the full story on The Economic Times](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/japan-approves-additional-4-billion-for-chipmaker-rapidus/articleshow/130209634.cms)

---

Canonical: https://newsio.io/n/c981ca16-6003-4f23-954a-9bded2bf3325/rapidus-is-working-on-next-generation-chips-with-mass-production-planned-for-202
Summarized by Newsio from The Economic Times. https://newsio.io/how-it-works