# Rapidus

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2040**: Target Realization — Goal of 40 trillion yen in annual sales and global supply chain leadership.
- **2040**: Strategic Target — Deadline for achieving the 800% increase in total domestic semiconductor sales.
- **2040**: Strategic Target — Japan aims to reach 40 trillion yen in annual semiconductor sales.
- **2040**: Target Achievement — Deadline for reaching the eightfold increase in total semiconductor sales.
- **2040**: Vision 2040 — Target of 8x sales growth (approx. 40 trillion yen) achieved.
- **2030**: Interim Goal — Target of 15 trillion yen in annual semiconductor sales.
- **2027**: Rapidus Milestone — Target date for beginning mass production of advanced 2nm logic chips.
- **2027**: 2nm Pilot Production — Target date for Rapidus to begin pilot production of next-generation logic chips.
- **2027**: Rapidus Milestone — Target date for mass production of 2nm logic chips in Hokkaido.
- **2027**: Rapidus Milestone — Target date for the mass production of advanced 2-nanometer logic chips.
- **2026-02**: Rapidus Funding Surge — Japanese state grants $1.7 billion to Rapidus to accelerate 2nm development.
- **2025**: Rapidus Pilot — Rapidus scheduled to begin pilot production of 2nm chips.
- **2024**: TSMC Kumamoto — First major TSMC plant in Japan begins operations to secure mature node supply.
- **2024**: TSMC Kumamoto Opening — TSMC begins operations at its first major advanced fab in Japan, signaling a return of foreign investment.
- **2024**: TSMC Expansion — TSMC opens its first major fabrication plant in Kumamoto (JASM).

## Recent coverage (5 stories, network-wide)

### Japan Targets Eightfold Surge in Semiconductor Sales by 2040 to Reclaim AI Lead
2026-03-11 06:01:44 · Sector: ai · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Japan has unveiled an aggressive long-term strategy to increase its semiconductor sales eightfold by 2040 compared to 2020 levels. This ambitious roadmap, backed by massive state subsidies, aims to position the nation as a global hub for advanced AI hardware and next-generation logic chips.
Full story: https://getaibrief.com/story/japan-chip-sales-target-2040

### Japan Targets 8x Surge in Semiconductor Sales by 2040 to Secure Cloud Supply
2026-03-11 06:01:40 · Sector: saas · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Japan has unveiled an ambitious industrial roadmap to increase its semiconductor sales eightfold by 2040 compared to 2020 levels. This strategic pivot aims to reclaim Japan's status as a global chip powerhouse and provide a critical alternative supply chain for global cloud and AI infrastructure.
Full story: https://getsaasbrief.com/story/japan-semiconductor-2040-growth-target

### Japan Targets 8x Semiconductor Sales Growth by 2040 in Global Rebound
2026-03-11 06:01:07 · Sector: startups · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Japan has unveiled an ambitious long-term strategy to increase its domestic semiconductor sales eightfold by 2040, targeting approximately 40 trillion yen ($265 billion). This aggressive roadmap underscores the nation's commitment to reclaiming its status as a global chip powerhouse through massive state subsidies and strategic partnerships.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/japan-semiconductor-2040-growth-strategy

### Japan Targets 800% Growth in Semiconductor Sales by 2040
2026-03-11 06:00:34 · Sector: supply · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The Japanese government has unveiled an ambitious strategic roadmap to increase domestic semiconductor sales eightfold by 2040 compared to 2020 levels. This massive industrial push aims to reclaim Japan's status as a global chip powerhouse through multi-billion dollar subsidies and the development of next-generation 2nm manufacturing capabilities.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/japan-semiconductor-sales-growth-2040-target

### Japan Targets 8x Semiconductor Sales Growth by 2040 in Strategic Pivot
2026-03-11 05:56:42 · Sector: space · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Japan has unveiled an ambitious industrial roadmap aiming to increase domestic semiconductor sales eightfold by 2040 compared to 2020 levels. This strategy seeks to reclaim Japan's status as a global chip powerhouse while securing critical supply chains for defense and emerging AI technologies.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/japan-semiconductor-strategy-2040-growth

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