CAMEO+ eventTECHNOLOGY2026-04-20馃嚡馃嚨
Japan grants $380 million to Sony to boost AI chip production
source: Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry -> target: Sony Group
On 2026-04-20, Japan approved up to 60 billion yen in subsidies for Sony Group to support domestic semiconductor production focused on AI image sensors. The support is tied to a new plant under construction in Koshi, Kumamoto Prefecture, with production slated to begin in 2029.
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KoshiKumamoto PrefectureEast AsiaJapanAsia32.885, 130.750
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