The Rise of Arizona as the Heart of the Semiconductor Industry

November 03, 2025

The Phoenix Business Journal reports that since 2020, Arizona has attracted more than $205 billion in semiconductor investment—more than any other state.

TSMC, the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, has announced an impressive $165 billion investment in Arizona to date, with global companies Apple, NVIDIA, AMD and Qualcomm all agreeing to buy chips from Arizona. Intel has also announced more than $32 billion in investments in Arizona to build two new fabrication facilities.

The future of the U.S. semiconductor industry will be shaped by bold collaboration—and Arizona is at the forefront. Boasting a vibrant innovation ecosystem, renowned universities and strong industry partnerships, the state is establishing a new national benchmark for what can be achieved. From research labs to manufacturing facilities, classrooms to clean rooms, Arizona isn’t just preparing for the future of semiconductors—it’s actively creating it.

 

TSMC Announces Additional $100B Investment in Arizona to Expand Capacity

TSMC Announces Additional $100B Investment in Arizona to Expand Capacity

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) has announced plans to invest an additional $100 billion to expand its U.S. manufacturing operations, bringing its total planned U.S. investment to $265 billion. The company, a leading supplier to technology giants including Nvidia and Apple…

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