In what can be said to be Apple’s biggest US investment plan yet, the company will be spending over $500 billion across America by 2029. This bold is expected to strengthen local manufacturing, tech innovation, and education nationwide.
The tech giant aims to expand in states like Texas, Michigan, California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Iowa, North Carolina, and Washington. Plans include a new factory in Texas, a manufacturing academy in Michigan, and massive growth in AI and silicon engineering projects.
Tim Cook Confirms Long-Term US Commitment
“We’re proud to deepen our support for American innovation,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook. He confirmed that the company will double its Advanced Manufacturing Fund and invest heavily in cutting-edge technologies, including Apple Intelligence and custom silicon chips.
Significant Expansion in Manufacturing and AI
The company is set to open a high-tech 250,000-square-foot facility in Houston by 2026. This factory will build servers that power Apple Intelligence—it’s new personal AI system. The servers, which used to be made overseas, will now be assembled in the US, creating thousands of jobs.
These servers are key to Apple’s Private Cloud Compute platform, which blends powerful AI processing with high-level security. The company has also designed them to be energy-efficient, helping Apple data centres reduce energy use even more. Currently, all Apple data centres run on 100% renewable energy.
Boosting Silicon Production and Jobs
The company will double its US Advanced Manufacturing Fund from $5 billion to $10 billion. This fund supports advanced manufacturing projects and skilled job creation across the country.
One significant investment involves TSMC’s Fab 21 facility in Arizona, where Apple is now mass-producing advanced chips. The company already works with suppliers in 24 factories across 12 states, including Broadcom, Skyworks, Texas Instruments, and Qorvo. The goal is to boost local innovation while creating high-paying jobs.
Strengthening Research and Development Nationwide
The brand has nearly doubled its U.S.-based R&D spending over the past five years. It plans to continue this growth, especially in AI, software development, and custom chip design.
The company recently launched the iPhone 16e, powered by the A18 chip and Apple C1, the first modem chip fully designed by the global brand. This chip shows Apple’s long-term goal to create more in-house hardware that saves energy and boosts performance. Over the next four years, the company will hire around 20,000 people in the US. Many of these roles will focus on R&D and AI engineering.
New Detroit Academy to Train US Manufacturers
The company will launch the Apple Manufacturing Academy in Detroit to support small and mid-sized businesses. In partnership with schools like Michigan State, this academy will offer both in-person and online training. It will focus on project management, AI-powered manufacturing, and production efficiency.
This initiative builds on the company’s broader education efforts. The company supports youth programs through groups like 4-H, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and FIRST. These partnerships aim to equip students with skills in coding, hardware design, and creative problem-solving.
