Intel Corporation, a leading player in the semiconductor industry, disclosed during its earnings call on Thursday that it has secured $2.2 billion in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Commerce via the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act.
Dave Zinsner, Intel’s co-interim CEO, executive vice president, and CFO, noted that the company received an initial payment of $1.1 billion in late 2024, with another $1.1 billion expected in January 2025.
Zinsner further explained that these grants are contingent upon achieving specified milestones, while an additional $5.66 billion remains to be allocated.
In November, the company was granted a total of $7.86 billion aimed at semiconductor production in the U.S. under the auspices of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s CHIPS and Science Act. Although this amount is substantial, it falls short of the initial estimate of $8.5 billion.
Upon receiving its grant announcement in November, Intel indicated that they would allocate the funds toward manufacturing and advanced packaging techniques, which involve integrating multiple semiconductor chips into a single assembly. This initiative will be implemented at various Intel facilities located in Arizona, New Mexico, Ohio, and Oregon.
The U.S. CHIPS and Science Act, enacted by former President Joe Biden in 2022, aims to bolster domestic semiconductor production. The legislation allocated $52 billion in subsidies to support U.S. chip manufacturers.
Despite being in effect for two years, the CHIPS Act is currently facing some uncertainties under the Trump administration. Should President Donald Trump’s proposed federal funding freeze take effect, which is currently being contested in court, it could impact the Department of Commerce staff working on the CHIPS Act, as reported by Bloomberg.
However, Zinsner maintains a positive perspective. When queried by an analyst, he expressed that Intel has already began discussions with the Trump administration and is optimistic about the administration’s stance on revitalizing semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S.
“We are eager to continue our dialogue with the Trump administration as we work to advance these initiatives and support their goals to enhance U.S. leadership in technology and manufacturing,” Zinsner elaborated during the call.
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