Woofun AI reports that Noetra CEO Hironobu Tamba described the firm as Japan's "last chance" to strengthen critical technology supply capabilities. The company secured over 380 billion yen in funding from the government and 44 partners, including SoftBank, Honda, and Sony.

Noetra plans to acquire 27,500 Nvidia Rubin chips, with infrastructure construction beginning in April 2027 and operations starting in June 2028. The initiative aims to provide secure foundational models for Japanese firms, supporting the government's goal of deploying 10 million AI robots by 2040.