CEO Message

Message from the CEO

Rapidus Corporation is a semiconductor manufacturing company established in August 2022, by a group of semiconductor executives with a mission to develop, manufacture, and provide advanced logic semiconductors and packaging technology.

Semiconductors have become so important that they are now recognized around the world as strategic materials critical for national industrial security.

In Japan, the development and manufacturing of logic semiconductors stopped at the 40nm generation. Rapidus is committed to jumping over generations of technology by starting with the 2nm generation of gate all around silicon.

Now that the AI has arrived, we believe our mission will lead to the revival of Japan as a technology-oriented country and contribute to the country’s industrial development. in Hokkaido and the across Japan. We also expect that our activities will lead to the revival of Japan as a technology-based nation and contribute to industrial development not only in Japan but also around the world.

We selected Chitose City, Hokkaido, as the location for IIM (Innovative Integration for Manufacturing). This area is blessed with abundant natural beauty. We will conduct our activities in harmony with nature and focus on reducing any environmental impact.

Our mission is to develop, manufacture, and provide cutting-edge semiconductors made in Japan to the world.

Dr. Atsuyoshi Koike CEO
Rapidus corporation

Management Policy

  1. Always take a global perspective and promote diversity.
  2. Break down organizational barriers and embrace innovation to provide the world's best cycle times.
  3. Collaborate with the world's best design companies, equipment manufacturers, and material manufacturers to innovate business models.