America's Semiconductor HQ
For more than 70 years, Arizona has stood at the forefront of semiconductor design, development and production, starting with Motorola in the 1940s followed by the opening of Intel’s first fab in the state in 1979. Today, Arizona leads the nation in semiconductor investment, supplier expansions and jobs. Since 2020, Arizona has won more than 60 semiconductor expansions, representing over $210 billion in capital investment – cementing Arizona as the home of America's semiconductor HQ.
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Arizona is home to one of the most advanced semiconductor ecosystems in the world. The Arizona Semiconductor Asset Map makes it easy to discover businesses across the state, connect with workforce training partners and universities, and explore the state's innovative R&D facilities.
Governor Katie Hobbs announced the launch of the Future48 Workforce Accelerator at GateWay Community College to train Arizonans for the growing semiconductor industry. The Accelerator offers hands-on training and support services, including child care and transportation. This accelerator is part of a larger initiative to prepare Arizona’s workforce for advanced manufacturing roles, in collaboration with local community colleges and industry leaders.
Intel and Governor Hobbs launched the company’s first U.S. registered apprenticeship program for manufacturing facility technicians in collaboration with the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), SEMI Foundation, Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, Maricopa Community Colleges, and the Phoenix Business and Workforce Development Board.
Amidst heightened global demand and a steadily shrinking share of the world’s most advanced microchip factories, the Arizona Commerce Authority joined semiconductor industry leaders and stakeholders to launch the National Semiconductor Economic Roadmap (NSER). The industry-led effort aims to boost U.S. semiconductor competitiveness through a focus on the workforce, supply chain and infrastructure to support semiconductor research and development, design, manufacturing, and end-applications.
In March 2025, President Trump and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC) Chairman and CEO C.C. Wei announced a historic expansion of TSMC's advanced semiconductor operations in Arizona. TSMC will invest at least an additional $100 billion to build three more semiconductor fabs in Arizona as well as two advanced packaging facilities and a major R&D Center. The investment comes in addition to TSMC's three fabs already in operation or under construction in Arizona and will represent thousands of additional new jobs and a historic total investment of $165 billion.
TSMC's historic announcement cements Arizona as the epicenter of advanced chip manufacturing and innovation in America. With the country's most advanced chip-making processes, world class university partners, and a robust and growing talent pipeline, Arizona is powering the groundbreaking technologies of the future like AI. I'm grateful to President Trump, TSMC, and all our partners for making this historic day possible.
- Governor Katie Hobbs
For over 40 years, Intel has introduced some of the most advanced, cutting-edge technologies in Arizona, well before they are released to the rest of the world. In fact, Arizona is home to Intel’s largest manufacturing site. In March 2021, the company announced it would invest an additional $20 billion into the state with two new semiconductor fabs.
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The state’s lack of natural and weather-related disasters—such as earthquakes, hurricanes, blizzards and tornadoes—makes Arizona an ideal location for companies that require employees and market access to be available consistently throughout the year.
TUCSON, AZ (March 19, 2026) – Governor Katie Hobbs joined Pima Community College, the Arizona Commerce Authority, City of Tucson, Pima County, and local industry leaders today to celebrate the grand opening of Pima Community College’s new Flexible Industry Training (FIT) Lab, a Future48 Workforce Accelerator, located in Tucson, Arizona. The FIT Lab is an innovative, advanced manufacturing training facility designed to meet the rapidly evolving workforce needs of Southern Arizona employers. The event brought together Pima Community College leadership including Chancellor Dr. Jeffrey Nasse; Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority; Tucson Mayor Regina Romero; Pima County, and industry leaders including American Battery Factory.
READ MORE about Governor Hobbs Joins Pima Community College And ACA To Celebrate Opening Of Advanced Manufacturing Future48 Workforce Accelerator In Tucson »PHOENIX, AZ (March 18, 2026) — With just 19 days left until the inaugural Arizona Tech Week, excitement is buzzing across the state. More than 250 partner‑hosted events are gearing up — from hands-on workshops and founder meetups to industry panels, tech demos, open houses, startup pitches, and much more. Explore the full Arizona Tech Week calendar to start planning your week of innovation, inspiration, and community. Arizona Tech Week on April 6-12, 2026 will bring together startup founders, investors, corporate leaders, policymakers and tech enthusiasts for a week of lively keynotes, panels, social networking engagements, pitch competitions, and exclusive Arizona experiences at hundreds of events in all corners of the state.
READ MORE about 19 Reasons To Get Excited About Arizona Tech Week »PHOENIX, AZ (March 17, 2026) — The Arizona Chamber Foundation and Arizona Commerce Authority today unveiled ArizonaW1NS a comprehensive competitiveness playbook designed to help Arizona sustain economic growth, strengthen its advantages, and expand opportunity statewide over the next decade. Developed in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority, and informed by input from hundreds of leaders across business, government, academia, and workforce development, ArizonaW1NS evaluates the state’s competitive position and strengths and outlines a bold set of recommendations to advance business development, provide more high-wage jobs, and grow opportunity for Arizonans, statewide.
READ MORE about Arizona Chamber Foundation, ACA Release ArizonaW1NS, A Competitiveness Playbook For Sustaining Arizona’s Economic Momentum »PHOENIX, AZ (March 16, 2026) — Building on record international activity and investment – leaders in Southern Arizona and Southern Taiwan signed a Six-Party Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Friday, March 13 during a signing ceremony in Tucson, Arizona to deepen collaboration across the global semiconductor ecosystem while advancing joint research and workforce development in optics, photonics, and advanced manufacturing technologies. The agreement brings together government, economic development, and academic partners from both regions, including the Arizona Commerce Authority, Pima County, City of Tucson, the University of Arizona, Kaohsiung City Government (Taiwan), and National Sun Yat-sen University
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