Apple has announced its most significant financial commitment yet, pledging to invest over $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years. This investment will focus on artificial intelligence, silicon engineering, advanced manufacturing, and workforce development.
“We are bullish on the future of American innovation, and we’re proud to build on our long-standing U.S. investments with this $500 billion commitment to our country’s future. From doubling our Advanced Manufacturing Fund, to building advanced technology in Texas, we’re thrilled to expand our support for American manufacturing. And we’ll keep working with people and companies across this country to help write an extraordinary new chapter in the history of American innovation,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO.
Expanding U.S. manufacturing and AI infrastructure
A key component of this initiative includes establishing a 250,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Houston, set to open in 2026. This facility will produce servers for Apple Intelligence™, Apple’s AI system.
Additionally, Apple is increasing its U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Fund from $5 billion to $10 billion to support domestic production and innovation. A significant portion of this fund will go toward Apple’s partnership with TSMC’s Arizona Fab 21 facility, where Apple chips are now being manufactured. Moreover, with over 2,000 workers already employed at the plant, this expansion will strengthen Apple’s silicon supply chain and help create thousands of high-paying jobs.
Strengthening R&D and silicon engineering
Over the past five years, Apple has nearly doubled its R&D spending in the U.S. and plans to continue expanding its research initiatives.
In addition, Apple plans to hire 20,000 new employees over the next four years, primarily in R&D, silicon engineering, AI, and software development. These new hires will support Apple’s innovation hubs nationwide, including teams working on custom silicon, AI-driven applications, and next-generation hardware engineering.
Manufacturing Academy
Furthermore, Apple will launch the Apple Manufacturing Academy in Detroit to support further American businesses. The academy will be where small—and medium-sized companies can learn AI-driven and smart manufacturing techniques.
Partnering with Michigan State University, the academy will also provide free in-person and online courses to help workers enhance their skills in project management, manufacturing optimization, and AI integration.