US backs intel with multi-billion-dollar chip investment
With billions in government support already in hand, Intel is pressing ahead with its semiconductor manufacturing expansion in the United States.
Intel has received $2.2 billion in federal grants as part of the US CHIPS and Science Act, supporting its efforts to boost domestic semiconductor production. The funding, awarded by the Department of Commerce, is part of a total $7.86 billion grant announced last November, aimed at expanding Intel’s manufacturing and advanced packaging operations across several states.
While an additional $5.66 billion is still to be disbursed, concerns have emerged over the future of the US CHIPS Act under the Trump administration. A proposed federal funding freeze, currently blocked by a judge, could impact the Commerce Department’s work on semiconductor subsidies. Despite this uncertainty, Intel’s leadership remains optimistic, citing ongoing discussions with the new administration.
Intel executives have expressed confidence in continued government support, highlighting shared goals of strengthening US semiconductor production. The company plans to use the funds to enhance its facilities in Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio, and Oregon, reinforcing America’s position in the global chip industry.
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