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Apr 17, 2026NEW FACILITYKoshi, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

Sony Semiconductor to build image sensor plant in Kumamoto with up to ¥60B subsidy

Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry will provide up to ¥60 billion in subsidies to Sony Semiconductor Manufacturing for a new image sensor plant in Koshi, Kumamoto Prefecture. The total investment is ¥180 billion, with monthly production capacity of 10,000 wafers (300mm equivalent) and supply starting May 2029.

Value

$1.20B (180.0B JPY)

Starts operating

May 2029

Status

Under construction

Capacity

10,000 wafers per month (300mm wafer equivalent)

Productsimage sensors

CompaniesSony Semiconductor Manufacturing Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation investor

Sectors#Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics

“経済産業省は2026年4月17日、ソニーセミコンダクタマニュファクチャリングが熊本県合志市に建設中のイメージセンサー新工場に対し、最大600億円を補助すると発表した。”eetimes.itmedia.co.jp

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eetimes.itmedia.co.jp経産省がソニー画像センサー新工場に最大600億円補助：月産1万枚、29年5月から供給開始 - EE Times JapanApr 17, 2026

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