Rapidus Signs Collaboration Agreement with Fondazione Chips-IT in Italy

June 16, 2026
Rapidus Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Fondazione Chips-IT to strengthen semiconductor collaboration between Japan and Italy, focusing on advanced circuit design and future manufacturing initiatives.

Rapidus Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Fondazione Chips-IT, an Italian foundation focused on semiconductor circuit design, announced in a press release. The agreement was formalized during a visit by Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to Italy on June 15, 2026, as part of broader efforts to advance bilateral cooperation in technology and science.

The partnership will involve information sharing and discussions aimed at supporting semiconductor research and manufacturing in both countries. Fondazione Chips-IT collaborates with international research institutions and plays a central role in Italy's semiconductor ecosystem, aligning with the European Chips Act.

The collaboration follows Rapidus' recent agreement with the UK Semiconductor Centre and supports its goal of beginning mass production of 2-nanometer logic semiconductors in Japan by 2027. Both organizations plan to explore joint circuit development using Rapidus' advanced technologies.

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