BOISE, ID – Micron Technology, Inc. announced Thursday a significant expansion of its U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing and research operations, committing approximately $200 billion across multiple states. Idaho stands to benefit substantially, with plans for a second high-volume memory fabrication plant in Boise and the continued development of Micron’s existing fab project already underway in the city.
The company’s nationwide plan includes $150 billion toward domestic memory manufacturing and $50 billion for research and development. In total, the investments are expected to create approximately 90,000 direct and indirect jobs, including more than 17,000 in Idaho. The Boise-based expansions will be co-located with Micron’s R&D operations, positioning the state as a central hub for leading-edge memory innovation and High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) production critical to AI technologies.
Micron has already made progress on its first Idaho fab, with DRAM production slated to begin in 2027. The second Idaho fab is expected to come online before the company’s planned facility in New York, with site preparation for that location expected later this year following environmental reviews.
Micron’s plans also include the modernization of its Manassas, Virginia facility and the buildout of up to four fabs in New York. The company aims to produce 40% of its DRAM in the U.S. as part of its long-term strategy to secure domestic supply chains and support national technology leadership.
The expansion is supported by federal and state partnerships, including up to $6.4 billion in CHIPS Act funding. Micron also received $275 million specifically to upgrade its Virginia site. These investments are expected to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem across key industries such as artificial intelligence, aerospace and defense, and automotive.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick praised the announcement, calling it a milestone in restoring American chip manufacturing capacity. Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra highlighted the strategic importance of the investment for national security and economic growth.
Micron also announced ongoing commitments to workforce development, including training initiatives, academic partnerships, and community support across Idaho, New York, and Virginia to help build the talent pipeline necessary to sustain its growing operations.
With this expansion, Idaho is poised to play a pivotal role in advancing the United States’ position in the global semiconductor market.
