Semiconductor Advantages

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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 40 semiconductor expansions, representing over $102 billion in capital investment and over 15,700 direct industry jobs. These projects span the entire ecosystem, including manufacturing, advanced packaging, research and development, equipment, supply chain, and workforce development.

 

 

#1

for Semiconductors
Business Facilities, 2024

Top 2

Semiconductor Manufacturing Employment
Business Facilities, 2023

Top 3

Manufacturing Job Growth Rate (2017 - 2021)
Lightcast, 2023

40+

Semiconductor Expansions
since 2020

$102+B

Semiconductor Investments
since 2020

$100M

Invested in Semiconductor Infrastructure, Workforce and Research

Future48 Workforce Accelerators


Governor Hobbs announced a Future48 Workforce Accelerator in partnership with Maricopa Community Colleges focused on meeting the needs of Arizona’s rapidly growing semiconductor industry. The Future48 Workforce Accelerators represent innovative collaborations with Arizona’s community colleges to provide customized, industry-led training in Arizona’s fast-growing advanced manufacturing sectors. Training at the state-of-the-art facility in Maricopa County will take place in close collaboration with semiconductor industry partners, establishing first-of-their-kind training pathways to help more Arizonans enter the microelectronics industry.

 

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Intel LAUNCHES First U.S. Apprenticeship Program For Manufacturing Facility Technicians


 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.

 

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National Semiconductor Economic Roadmap

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.

 

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$34.5 Billion


Invested in Arizona to Date

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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.

“It’s an incredible opportunity for Arizona; we made the initial announcement in 2020. This has been an incredible team effort with the federal government, state government, City of Phoenix, GPEC, the ACA and so many of our partners working together to ensure that TSMC and the entire semiconductor industry thrives.”

 

- Sandra Watson, Arizona Commerce Authority President & CEO

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In May 2020, the world’s largest chip manufacturer, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC), announced its selection of Arizona for a $12 billion advanced manufacturing facility. In December 2022, the company announced an increased investment to $40 billion, and its commitment to a second advanced fab in Arizona. In April 2024, TSMC announced its third Arizona fab, bringing the company’s total U.S. investment to $65 billion, making the largest foreign direct investment in Arizona history.

Strategic Location

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.

 

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