# Sony and TSMC form joint venture for next-generation image sensors in Japan

Sony Semiconductor Solutions and TSMC signed a definitive agreement to establish a joint venture, Advanced Vision Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation, in Koshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. Sony will contribute ~465 billion yen and TSMC ~282 billion yen. Volume production is expected to start in 2029.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-08-11
- Where: Koshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
- Status: announced
- Products: image sensors for smartphones
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [TSMC](https://endata.com/companies/15886.md) (partner)
- [Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/23480.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [pr.cld.tsmc.com](https://pr.cld.tsmc.com/english/news/3333), 2026-08-11: "The JV is expected to commence volume production in 2029."

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