# Sony x TSMC (Image Sensor Joint Venture): partnership

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Sony Semiconductor Solutions and TSMC established a .69 billion joint venture to develop and manufacture next-generation image sensors in Kumamoto, Japan. Sony leads sensor design while TSMC provides advanced process technology, with volume production expected to start in 2029.

- **Type:** joint venture
- **Status:** active
- **Verification posture:** verified

## Parties (2)

- [Sony Corporation](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/sony.md) co developer
- [TSMC](https://registry.deploy.report/companies/tsmc.md) co developer

## Timeline

- **Announced:** 2026-05-08

## Sources (1)

1. https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/tsmc-sony-invest-47-billion-joint-venture-image-sensors-2026-08-11/


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