# Rapidus announces 17 partnerships for planned 2nm manufacturing

_Published Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 8:18 PM EDT · Infrastructure · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Rapidus announced partnerships with 17 companies, including Synopsys and Infosys, to help prospective customers design chips compatible with its planned 2-nanometre manufacturing process, EconoTimes reported. The Japanese chipmaker has started pilot operations and is working with IBM.

Rapidus aims to begin commercial contract production in the second half of the next fiscal year. Analysts identify customer recruitment as its biggest challenge, with prospective buyers cautious about moving from established manufacturers. The company must demonstrate commercially viable yields and continuous operation of its fabrication facility.

## Sources

- [EconoTimes](https://www.econotimes.com/Rapidus-Seeks-Chip-Customers-as-Japan-Pushes-2nm-Semiconductor-Revival-1754146)

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