Overview
- Japan plans a ¥60 billion subsidy for Sony’s new image-sensor factory in Koshi, according to The Japan News, which cited unnamed sources.
- The funding would cover up to one-third of about ¥180 billion in production equipment and other facilities for the site.
- METI is set to approve a program under the Economic Security Promotion Law to secure a stable supply of automotive image sensors.
- The plant, built by Sony Semiconductor Manufacturing, is under construction with operations targeted for May 2029.
- Sony holds about 56% of the smartphone image-sensor market, yet rivals Samsung and OmniVision are gaining ground.