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 70 semiconductor expansions, representing over $314 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 announcement 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. In July 2026 TSMC announced an additional expansion of $100 billion investment to build four additional fabs. The announcement brings TSMC’s total investment in Arizona to $265 billion — representing 10 fabs, 2 advanced packaging facilities, and a R&D center, all supporting thousands of high‑tech jobs.
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.
YUMA, AZ (August 3, 2026) — The Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation (GYEDC), in partnership with the City of Yuma and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), is proud to announce that Kimberly-Clark Corporation is building one of its newest U.S. facilities in Yuma, Arizona, a 50,000-square-foot pilot facility representing a capital investment of over $100 million. The project is well under construction and expected to create 50 full-time jobs, further strengthening the region’s advanced manufacturing and sustainable industry base.
READ MORE about Kimberly-Clark Corporation Selects Yuma For New Alternative Natural Fiber Pilot Facility »PHOENIX, AZ (July 30, 2026) — SEMI, the global industry association serving the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today announced that Arizona will become the long-term home of SEMICON West, with a new annual spring schedule beginning March 30–April 1, 2027, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. SEMICON West made a record-setting debut in Arizona last fall, with a 60% surge in registrations and nearly 50% more exhibitors, making it the most widely attended SEMICON West in nearly 20 years.
READ MORE about SEMICON West Names Arizona Its Long-Term Home »PHOENIX, AZ (July 22, 2026) — Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) marked the most successful year for economic development in Arizona’s history. During the 12‑month period ending June 30, 2026, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and local economic development partners worked with companies that committed to creating 26,225 projected new Arizona jobs and investing more than $109 billion into communities statewide — both single‑year records. The projected new jobs carry an average wage of $81,368, higher than the state median wage. This new fiscal year also marks the 15‑year anniversary of the Arizona Commerce Authority — the state’s leading economic development agency.
READ MORE about Arizona Celebrates Biggest Economic Development Year Yet »PHOENIX, AZ (July 16, 2026) – Today, TSMC announced another major expansion of its Arizona operations, announcing plans to invest an additional $100 billion to build four more 2-nanometer or more advanced fabs in the state. The announcement brings TSMC’s total investment in Arizona to $265 billion — representing 10 fabs, 2 advanced packaging facilities, and a R&D center, all supporting thousands of high‑tech jobs. Upon completion of its announced fabs, around 30% of TSMC's 2-nanometer and more advanced capacity will be located in Arizona, creating an independent leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing cluster. TSMC Arizona currently employs more than 3,500 people in the state.
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