Japanese government-backed semiconductor maker Rapidus has partnered with 17 global firms to launch its Collaborative Open Rapid Ecosystem (CORE), a framework designed to support the development and mass production of semiconductors.
Among the named "Design Solution Associates" are Japanese companies Dai Nippon Printing (TYO:7912), TOPPAN (TYO:7911), Toshiba Information Systems, MavissDesign, and NSW, alongside South Korea's AION Silicon.
Other international partners include Malaysian firms GreatAsic Technology, Infinecs Systems, Oppstar (KLSE:OPPSTAR) unit Oppstar Technology, and SkyeChip (KLSE:SKYE); Indian technology providers HCL Technologies (NSE:HCLTECH, BOM:532281), Infosys (NSE:INFY, BOM:500209), Moschip Technologies (NSE:MOSCHIP, BOM:532407), and Wipro (NSE:WIPRO, BOM:507685); US-based Cadence Design Systems and Synopsys; and Singapore's Quest Global Services.

