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OpenSUSI's 'First Tapeout' Program Selected for METI's AKATSUKI Project to Cultivate Young Semiconductor Talent

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Published May 13, 2026 7:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 5:45 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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AIST Solutions 旗下 OpenSUSI 的「First Tapeout」計畫獲選經產省 AKATSUKI 專案補助，將在九州及全日本培育年輕半導體設計人才。

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Published: May 13, 2026

The 'First Tapeout' program by OpenSUSI, founded by AIST Solutions, has been selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's (METI) FY2025 AKATSUKI Project. This initiative supports young engineers and students in experiencing the full cycle of semiconductor creation, from design using open-source EDA tools to physical tape-out via ChipFoundry’s platform. Partnering with companies like NSW and Hitachi, the program offers professional mentorship to develop next-generation chip architects.

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Organizations: ChipFoundry (Umbralogic Technologies LLC) / SkyWater Technology
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AIST Solutions 旗下 OpenSUSI 的「First Tapeout」計畫獲選經產省 AKATSUKI 專案補助，將在九州及全日本培育年輕半導體設計人才。

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