OpenSUSI's 'First Tapeout' Program Selected for METI's AKATSUKI Project to Cultivate Young Semiconductor Talent
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- 📰 Published: May 13, 2026 at 19:00
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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.