Intel could potentially be the top beneficiary of the CHIPS Act funding as the company is not only building several leading-edge fabs in Arizona and Ohio, but is apparently involved in a secret 'secure enclave' project designed to ensure that the U.S. military has access to chips produced in America, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Intel is currently building four new fabs in the U.S.: Intel 20A-capable Fab 52 and Fab 62 near Chandler, Arizona, that are due to come online in 2024 as well as two new Intel 18A and Intel 20A-capable near Columbus, Ohio, that are set to start mass production in 2025. Recently the company announced plans to accelerate Arizona fabs buildout to start earlier production of advanced chips. Both vast projects require investments of $100 billion or more, so it is not surprising why Intel needs government support.
