# 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.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2026-04-17
- Where: Koshi, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
- Value: $1.20B (180.0B JPY)
- Starts operating: May 2029
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 10,000 wafers per month (300mm wafer equivalent)
- Products: image sensors
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Sony Semiconductor Manufacturing](https://endata.com/companies/77847.md)
- [Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/23480.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [eetimes.itmedia.co.jp](https://eetimes.itmedia.co.jp/ee/articles/2604/17/news121.html), 2026-04-17: "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。"

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