# Arizona-led US semiconductor expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arizona-led-us-semiconductor-expansion > Updated: 2026-07-30T14:46:06.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. In late July 2026, the Arizona Commerce Authority reported that a surge in semiconductor activity had attracted more than $109 billion in new projects and is projected to create roughly 26,000 jobs in the state between July 2025 and June 2026. State officials credited aggressive incentives and Arizona’s strategic industrial locations for positioning the region as a key node in the national chip supply chain, spurring growth in related sectors such as water infrastructure, mining, plastics and food processing. Within the same week, Purdue University announced expanded collaborations with Taiwan’s leading chip makers and highlighted Arizona’s rising prominence by noting that SEMI will relocate its flagship SEMICON West trade show to the Phoenix Convention Center in spring 2027. The partnership aims to develop AI‑driven chip technologies, quantum‑computing research, and a talent pipeline, contributing to a cumulative investment exceeding $200 billion in Arizona’s semiconductor ecosystem since 2020. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-30: Purdue University and Arizona Lead US Semiconductor Expansion Purdue partners with Taiwan to boost US semiconductor talent and innovation, while SEMI moves SEMICON West to a spring schedule in Phoenix, highlighting Arizona’s fast‑growing chip ecosystem. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/purdue-university-and-arizona-lead-us-semiconductor-expansion ### 2026-07-23: Arizona semiconductor boom drives $109 billion investment, 26k jobs Arizona's semiconductor boom has led to over $109 billion in announced investments and an estimated 26,000 new jobs, marking the state’s most successful economic‑development year. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arizona-semiconductor-boom-drives-109-billion-investment-26k-jobs --- Cite as: Arizona-led US semiconductor expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/arizona-led-us-semiconductor-expansion