Core Viewpoint - Japan is on a mission to reclaim its leadership in advanced chip manufacturing, emphasizing national importance and strategic initiatives to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers [1][13][15]. Funding and Investment - Rapidus Corporation has secured a total of 267.6 billion yen (approximately $1.7 billion) from both government and private investors, with 100 billion yen (around $641 million) coming from Japan's Information-Technology Promotion Agency [2][3]. - The remaining 167.6 billion yen (about $1 billion) was raised from 32 private companies, including major firms like Canon, Fujitsu, and SoftBank, indicating strong private sector support for Japan's semiconductor strategy [4][5]. Technological Development - Rapidus aims to mass-produce 2-nanometer logic chips by 2027 and has already produced a 2nm GAA test chip, achieving a transistor density of 237 MTr/mm² [6][7]. - The company is focused on enhancing chip performance through R&D in areas such as semiconductor integration, chiplet design, and 3D packaging, with a growing demand for 2nm technology from over 60 companies [8][9]. Strategic Vision - Rapidus is positioned to restore Japan's prominence in the global semiconductor market, supported by a partnership between government and private firms, which provides stability and scale [13][14]. - The IIM-1 fab in Chitose, Hokkaido, is set to be a key facility for 2nm chip production, aligning with Japan's broader goals of high-tech innovation and industrial resilience [14][16]. Long-Term Growth and Innovation - The company plans to continue raising funds through public and private capital increases to ensure steady progress towards mass production by 2027 [17]. - Rapidus aims to create opportunities not only in chip manufacturing but also in next-gen applications such as AI, edge computing, and robotics, reinforcing Japan's position as a major supplier in the semiconductor industry [18][19].