# Japan METI grants ¥60 billion subsidy for Sony Group image sensor plant

Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will provide up to ¥60 billion in subsidies to Sony Group for a new image sensor plant under construction in Kōshi, Kumamoto Prefecture, with a total investment of ¥180 billion.

- Type: Investment
- Announced: 2026-04-17
- Where: Kōshi, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
- Value: $400.0M (60.0B JPY)
- Starts operating: May 2029
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 10,000 300mm wafers per month
- Products: image sensors for smartphones and automotive
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Sony](https://endata.com/companies/2220.md)
- [Sony Semiconductor Manufacturing](https://endata.com/companies/77847.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [nikkei.com](https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQOUA170X00X10C26A4000000/), 2026-04-17: "人工知能（AI）時代のキーデバイスとなるイメージセンサーの安定供給が確保されることを期待している"

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