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Apple has unveiled its most ambitious investment plan yet, committing over $500 billion in the United States over the next four years. This initiative strengthens Apple’s long-standing support for American innovation, high-skilled manufacturing, and cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and silicon engineering.
Expanding Facilities and Workforce Across the U.S.
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Apple plans to expand its teams and facilities in Michigan, Texas, California, Arizona, Nevada, Iowa, Oregon, North Carolina, and Washington. As part of this investment, the company will establish a new manufacturing facility in Texas, double its U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Fund, and launch a manufacturing academy to train future professionals. These initiatives will accelerate advancements in AI, silicon engineering, and high-tech manufacturing.
We believe in the future of American innovation and are proud to deepen our investments in the U.S.,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “From expanding our Advanced Manufacturing Fund to developing cutting-edge technology in Texas, we’re excited to support American manufacturing and create new opportunities across the country.
Currently, Apple supports over 2.9 million jobs nationwide through direct employment, partnerships with U.S.-based suppliers and manufacturers, and the thriving iOS app economy. With this new investment, the company plans to create 20,000 additional jobs over the next four years.
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New Manufacturing Facility in Houston
Apple is collaborating with manufacturing partners to establish a 250,000-square-foot facility in Houston, set to open in 2026. This plant will produce servers critical to Apple Intelligence, Apple’s AI-powered system designed to enhance user experiences with writing, expression, and productivity tools. The facility will also play a crucial role in Apple’s Private Cloud Compute, ensuring secure and efficient AI cloud processing.
Designed by Apple engineers, these servers will be highly energy-efficient, reducing power consumption at Apple’s data centers, which already operate on 100% renewable energy. Additionally, Apple plans to expand its data center capacity in North Carolina, Iowa, Oregon, Arizona, and Nevada to support the growing demand for Apple Intelligence.
Doubling the U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Fund
Apple is increasing its U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Fund from $5 billion to $10 billion to boost innovation and support high-skilled manufacturing jobs. This expansion includes a multi-billion-dollar investment in TSMC’s Fab 21 facility in Arizona, where Apple is the largest customer. The facility, employing over 2,000 workers, has already begun mass-producing Apple chips.
Apple’s silicon suppliers currently operate 24 factories across 12 states, including Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, and Utah. The company’s ongoing investments contribute to thousands of high-paying jobs at major U.S. tech firms such as Broadcom, Texas Instruments, Skyworks, and Qorvo.
Since its inception in 2017, the Advanced Manufacturing Fund has funded projects across 13 states, supporting local businesses, worker training programs, and innovative manufacturing processes that contribute to Apple’s product development.
Expanding Research and Development Investments
Apple has nearly doubled its U.S.-based R&D investments in the past five years and plans to accelerate this growth further. The company recently introduced the iPhone 16e, powered by the highly efficient A18 chip and the Apple C1—Apple’s first in-house cellular modem. The Apple C1 modem is the result of years of R&D efforts, optimizing connectivity and power efficiency for future Apple products.
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Over the next four years, Apple will focus on expanding its R&D hubs nationwide, hiring 20,000 new employees, primarily in fields such as silicon engineering, software development, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.
New Manufacturing Academy in Detroit
To help businesses transition to advanced manufacturing, Apple will establish the Apple Manufacturing Academy in Detroit. Partnering with experts from Michigan State University, Apple engineers will assist small and mid-sized companies in adopting AI-driven and smart manufacturing techniques. The academy will also offer free in-person and online training courses, equipping workers with essential skills such as project management and manufacturing process optimization.
Apple remains committed to investing in education and skills development, supporting organizations like 4-H, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and FIRST. Additionally, the company’s New Silicon Initiative—designed to prepare students for careers in hardware engineering and silicon chip design—has expanded to eight universities, with a new collaboration launching at UCLA’s Center for Education of Microchip Designers (CEMiD).
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Conclusion
Apple’s $500 billion investment reinforces its dedication to American manufacturing, AI development, and workforce training. By expanding facilities, doubling its manufacturing fund, and investing in R&D, Apple is shaping the future of technology and innovation in the U.S.