Micron Secures $6.1 Billion in CHIPS Act Funding for Semiconductor Expansion
The investment will bolster U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, creating thousands of jobs and enhancing national security.
- Micron Technology receives $6.1 billion in CHIPS and Science Act funding for semiconductor factories in Idaho and New York.
- The federal grants aim to catalyze Micron's $125 billion investment plan, potentially the largest private investment in the states' histories.
- The projects are expected to generate approximately 75,000 jobs, bolstering U.S. economic and national security.
- Additional incentives include a 25% investment tax credit from the U.S. Treasury and significant state incentives from New York and Idaho.
- The initiative aligns with President Biden's agenda to revitalize U.S. manufacturing and secure a competitive edge in global technology.