Tech Japan Joins 'Kyushu Semiconductor Human Resources Development Consortium'
Tech Japan Inc. joins the consortium to address the talent shortage in 'Silicon Island Kyushu' by leveraging high-level Indian engineers already favored by global semiconductor leaders.
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- 📰 Published: April 1, 2026 at 19:00
Tech Japan Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Naotaka Nishiyama) has decided to participate in the "Kyushu Semiconductor Human Resources Development Consortium," for which the Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry serves as the secretariat. Established in March 2022, this consortium is a wide-area cooperation system involving 166 institutions across industry, academia, government, and finance, serving as the cornerstone for the revival of "Silicon Island Kyushu." As domestic semiconductor companies face a severe shortage of engineers, Tech Japan will play a role in solving this challenge through its participation.
## Background: Intensifying Semiconductor Talent Shortage and Concentrated Investment in Kyushu
According to SEMI (Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International), the global semiconductor market is expected to expand to $1 trillion by 2030, with demand surging particularly for AI and electric vehicles (EVs).
In Japan, manufacturing capacity is being enhanced under government leadership, including the start of operations at the JASM (TSMC Group) Kumamoto plant and the development of the Rapidus plant in Hokkaido for advanced logic semiconductor manufacturing. According to the Kyushu Economic Research Center, planned semiconductor-related capital investments in Kyushu from 2021 to 2030 exceed 6 trillion yen across 72 projects, with expectations for Kyushu as a "Silicon Island" reaching their highest historical levels.
On the other hand, the talent shortage is becoming a bottleneck for industrial growth. According to a report released by the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) in August 2025, 65% of companies in the electrical machinery sector, including semiconductor firms, answered that they lack technical staff and engineers, significantly exceeding the manufacturing industry average of 44.4%. The report estimates that JASM will require approximately 3,400 personnel, and the electronic device industry in Kumamoto Prefecture as a whole is expected to generate 10,700 jobs.
To address this shortage, the world's leading semiconductor companies are already focusing on recruitment from top Indian universities. TSMC sends recruiters to Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) campuses every year, and companies like Intel and Qualcomm also conduct recruitment activities at IITs (CommonWealth Magazine, 2023).
In India, about 150,000 semiconductor engineers graduate from universities and graduate schools annually. Due to the underdevelopment of the domestic semiconductor industry, many are open to global recruitment. For the Japanese semiconductor industry to not fall behind in this competition, specialized partners providing access to high-level Indian talent for Japanese companies, bridging language and cultural barriers, are indispensable.
## Significance of Participation: The Role of Talendy
Tech Japan collaborates with over 25 top Indian universities, including IITs, through its "Talendy" platform specialized for high-level Indian talent. This provides access to dual-skill talent—such as "Mechanical x IT," "Electrical x IT," and "Materials x IT"—who are highly compatible with the semiconductor industry.
### Examples of Universities Collaborating with Talendy:
- **IIT Madras (Ranked 1st):** A public technical university established in 1959 with support from the West German government. It consistently ranks 1st in the NIRF overall and engineering categories. It has an AI research center and high international acclaim for semiconductor and electronic device research.
- **IIT Kanpur (Ranked 5th):** Established in 1959 with laboratory and program development supported by a consortium of nine U.S. universities. It was the first to introduce computer science education in India and is a pioneer in AI and computational science, with a rich track record in microelectronics.
- **NIT Tiruchirappalli (Ranked 30th):** A public technical university in Tamil Nadu established in 1964, designated as an Institution of National Importance. It hosts a Space Technology Incubation Centre by ISRO. A traditional school with strengths in electronics and communication engineering and VLSI, consistently producing talent in semiconductor design and embedded systems.
*(Note: University rankings are based on the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 version by India's Ministry of Education.)*
Through its participation in this consortium, Tech Japan will spread these talent assets across the Kyushu semiconductor ecosystem, contributing to industrial growth.
Tech Japan will contribute to the consortium's activities through two main pillars:
1. **New Graduate Recruitment Support for Immediate-Impact Engineers:** Finding potential talent, supporting internships, providing required training programs, and assistance for relocation including VISAs.
2. **Professional Recruitment Service (Mid-Career):** Recruitment support targeting individuals with practical experience in the semiconductor field.
## CEO Comment
**Naotaka Nishiyama, CEO of Tech Japan**
"For Kyushu to lead the world as Silicon Island, a talent strategy from a global perspective, not just domestic, is essential. Top Indian engineers, including those from IIT, possess expertise and skills in diverse areas such as semiconductor design, manufacturing data analysis, and AI semiconductor research, aligning perfectly with the profiles sought by Kyushu's industry. Through our participation in this consortium, we will work in collaboration with industry, academia, and government to build a talent ecosystem where Kyushu's semiconductor industry can grow sustainably."
## About the Kyushu Semiconductor Human Resources Development Consortium
- **Name:** Kyushu Semiconductor Human Resources Development Consortium
- **Established:** March 29, 2022
- **Organizer:** Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry (Secretariat)
- **Participating Institutions:** 166 institutions (Industry, Government, Education, Finance, etc., as of March 2026)
- **Main Activities:** Development and securing of semiconductor talent (lectures, teacher training, meetups), strengthening supply chains, and promoting industrial exchange with overseas markets.
## About Tech Japan
Tech Japan is an HR tech venture company that operates "Talendy," an AI platform specialized for high-level Indian talent, under the mission of "Accelerating digitalization through the power of diversity to create a prosperous society."
It offers four services: **Talendy Hub** (direct recruiting from top Indian universities), **Talendy Job** (recruitment agency), **Talendy EOR** (remote development through Indian subsidiaries), and **Talendy GCC** (establishing Global Capability Centers in India to build teams quickly while minimizing local risks).
## Background: Intensifying Semiconductor Talent Shortage and Concentrated Investment in Kyushu
According to SEMI (Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International), the global semiconductor market is expected to expand to $1 trillion by 2030, with demand surging particularly for AI and electric vehicles (EVs).
In Japan, manufacturing capacity is being enhanced under government leadership, including the start of operations at the JASM (TSMC Group) Kumamoto plant and the development of the Rapidus plant in Hokkaido for advanced logic semiconductor manufacturing. According to the Kyushu Economic Research Center, planned semiconductor-related capital investments in Kyushu from 2021 to 2030 exceed 6 trillion yen across 72 projects, with expectations for Kyushu as a "Silicon Island" reaching their highest historical levels.
On the other hand, the talent shortage is becoming a bottleneck for industrial growth. According to a report released by the Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) in August 2025, 65% of companies in the electrical machinery sector, including semiconductor firms, answered that they lack technical staff and engineers, significantly exceeding the manufacturing industry average of 44.4%. The report estimates that JASM will require approximately 3,400 personnel, and the electronic device industry in Kumamoto Prefecture as a whole is expected to generate 10,700 jobs.
To address this shortage, the world's leading semiconductor companies are already focusing on recruitment from top Indian universities. TSMC sends recruiters to Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) campuses every year, and companies like Intel and Qualcomm also conduct recruitment activities at IITs (CommonWealth Magazine, 2023).
In India, about 150,000 semiconductor engineers graduate from universities and graduate schools annually. Due to the underdevelopment of the domestic semiconductor industry, many are open to global recruitment. For the Japanese semiconductor industry to not fall behind in this competition, specialized partners providing access to high-level Indian talent for Japanese companies, bridging language and cultural barriers, are indispensable.
## Significance of Participation: The Role of Talendy
Tech Japan collaborates with over 25 top Indian universities, including IITs, through its "Talendy" platform specialized for high-level Indian talent. This provides access to dual-skill talent—such as "Mechanical x IT," "Electrical x IT," and "Materials x IT"—who are highly compatible with the semiconductor industry.
### Examples of Universities Collaborating with Talendy:
- **IIT Madras (Ranked 1st):** A public technical university established in 1959 with support from the West German government. It consistently ranks 1st in the NIRF overall and engineering categories. It has an AI research center and high international acclaim for semiconductor and electronic device research.
- **IIT Kanpur (Ranked 5th):** Established in 1959 with laboratory and program development supported by a consortium of nine U.S. universities. It was the first to introduce computer science education in India and is a pioneer in AI and computational science, with a rich track record in microelectronics.
- **NIT Tiruchirappalli (Ranked 30th):** A public technical university in Tamil Nadu established in 1964, designated as an Institution of National Importance. It hosts a Space Technology Incubation Centre by ISRO. A traditional school with strengths in electronics and communication engineering and VLSI, consistently producing talent in semiconductor design and embedded systems.
*(Note: University rankings are based on the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 version by India's Ministry of Education.)*
Through its participation in this consortium, Tech Japan will spread these talent assets across the Kyushu semiconductor ecosystem, contributing to industrial growth.
Tech Japan will contribute to the consortium's activities through two main pillars:
1. **New Graduate Recruitment Support for Immediate-Impact Engineers:** Finding potential talent, supporting internships, providing required training programs, and assistance for relocation including VISAs.
2. **Professional Recruitment Service (Mid-Career):** Recruitment support targeting individuals with practical experience in the semiconductor field.
## CEO Comment
**Naotaka Nishiyama, CEO of Tech Japan**
"For Kyushu to lead the world as Silicon Island, a talent strategy from a global perspective, not just domestic, is essential. Top Indian engineers, including those from IIT, possess expertise and skills in diverse areas such as semiconductor design, manufacturing data analysis, and AI semiconductor research, aligning perfectly with the profiles sought by Kyushu's industry. Through our participation in this consortium, we will work in collaboration with industry, academia, and government to build a talent ecosystem where Kyushu's semiconductor industry can grow sustainably."
## About the Kyushu Semiconductor Human Resources Development Consortium
- **Name:** Kyushu Semiconductor Human Resources Development Consortium
- **Established:** March 29, 2022
- **Organizer:** Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry (Secretariat)
- **Participating Institutions:** 166 institutions (Industry, Government, Education, Finance, etc., as of March 2026)
- **Main Activities:** Development and securing of semiconductor talent (lectures, teacher training, meetups), strengthening supply chains, and promoting industrial exchange with overseas markets.
## About Tech Japan
Tech Japan is an HR tech venture company that operates "Talendy," an AI platform specialized for high-level Indian talent, under the mission of "Accelerating digitalization through the power of diversity to create a prosperous society."
It offers four services: **Talendy Hub** (direct recruiting from top Indian universities), **Talendy Job** (recruitment agency), **Talendy EOR** (remote development through Indian subsidiaries), and **Talendy GCC** (establishing Global Capability Centers in India to build teams quickly while minimizing local risks).
FAQ
What is Tech Japan's specific role in the Kyushu Semiconductor Consortium?
Leveraging its network with top Indian universities like IIT, it provides recruitment support for fresh and experienced semiconductor engineers, internship facilitation, and immigration assistance such as VISA processing.
Why is Indian engineering talent attracting attention?
India produces about 150,000 semiconductor engineers annually with high-level dual skills in mechanical, electrical, and IT. Global leaders like TSMC and Intel are already actively recruiting there.
What is the current state of the semiconductor industry in Kyushu?
With investment plans totaling 6 trillion yen over 10 years and about 10,000 jobs needed in Kumamoto alone, a severe labor shortage has become a bottleneck for growth.