U.S. expansion

Virginia expansion advances memory made in the USA

Micron has started manufacturing 1α (1-alpha) DRAM, the most advanced memory ever produced in the United States, at its Manassas, Virginia fab, advancing the company's $200 billion U.S. investment plan and strengthening domestic memory supply.

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About the project

Micron's domestic manufacturing investments will help ensure U.S. leadership in memory development and manufacturing, underpinning a national supply chain and R&D ecosystem.

In May 2026, Micron celebrated the start of 1α (1-alpha) DRAM manufacturing at its Manassas, Virginia fab. The 1α DRAM node is the most advanced memory technology ever produced in the United States and is well suited to long-lifecycle memory for critical applications, including DDR4 and LP4 products. Micron’s more than $2 billion investment in the expansion and modernization of its Manassas fab supports more than 3,100 direct manufacturing and community jobs and is supported by federal, state, and local incentives.

Micron's Manassas, Virginia location

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Micron's Manassas, Virginia facility is the country's only fully owned 300mm fab, specializing in 300mm NAND, DRAM and NOR focused on automotive, defense and aerospace, industrial, networking and other markets. In fact, about half of the cars on the road today in the U.S. have a Micron chip made in Manassas. Of total memory chips in the world, about 2% are manufactured in the U.S., all at our Manassas, Virginia facility.

Micron's Manassas, Virginia location

Building the Manassas workforce of today and tomorrow

Micron’s Fab 6 in Manassas, Virginia employs more than 1,300 staff and 1,000 contractors. Veterans are an integral part of the Manassas workforce, with approximately one in 10 team members having served in the military. Micron continues to grow veteran representation through strategic partnerships with organizations such as the Department of War's SkillBridge program, which connects service members and military families to career opportunities in the semiconductor industry. Additional veteran partnerships include Virginia Values Veterans, Virginia Chamber of Commerce HIRE VETS NOW, and in-state military bases. The Micron Registered Apprenticeship Program with Northern Virginia Community College and the National Institute for Innovation and Career Advancement supports active apprentices at our fab, offering a pathway to full-time semiconductor technician careers.

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What the community is saying

“We are finally building memory semiconductors in America. Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, Micron, the leading American memory company, is building these critical components of semiconductor’s most advanced technologies here in Virginia. Micron’s massive national $200 billion investment will quadruple American production of industrial, automotive, defense and aerospace memory chips. In addition, Micron is bringing leading-edge memory production home to America, continuing the building of our advanced manufacturing resurgence.”

“President Trump’s tariff program is sparking a manufacturing renaissance by incentivizing companies to build and invest on American soil. Our semiconductor manufacturing base is driving American innovation and creating more resilient supply chains. Today’s $2 billion investment by Micron exemplifies the Made in America agenda that is restoring our industrial base, creating thousands of jobs while safeguarding America’s economic and national security.”

“We’re thrilled that Micron is creating great jobs for Americans and bringing cutting-edge technology back to the United States. Their manufacturing expansion in Manassas is terrific news for Virginia and for our country.”

“Micron’s expansion in Manassas is a major step forward for Virginia’s advanced manufacturing sector and for strengthening America’s semiconductor supply chain. Reliable access to domestically produced memory is critical for a range of industries. This investment supports good-paying jobs across the Commonwealth and reinforces Virginia’s leadership in attracting the technologies and industries that drive our economy and national security.”

“This modernization and expansion project allows the Manassas facility to manufacture more cutting-edge semiconductors and creates hundreds of manufacturing and community jobs right here in Virginia. Making more of these chips in America will strengthen our national security and further American competitiveness on the global stage, which is why I am proud to have authored the CHIPS and Science Law that helped make this possible.”

“I’m proud of the work we’ve done, including through the passage of the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, to boost domestic manufacturing of semiconductors. I’m excited to celebrate this incredible milestone with Micron and to continue partnering together to advance U.S. innovation, strengthen our supply chains, and grow our economy.” ​

"Semiconductor chips are a vital part of our economy and our daily lives. They are also critical to developing and maintaining state-of-the-art military and aerospace industries. I am proud that Micron's Manassas facility will become the only site in the U.S. that manufactures these important chips. Micron's investment will create thousands of jobs in Northern Virginia and allow our country to stay a technological leader for years to come." ​

"Micron's expansion in Manassas is exactly the kind of investment in American technological leadership that our national security demands. By manufacturing DDR4 memory right here in Northern Virginia, Micron is ensuring that America is producing the technologies of the future — and our region is leading the way."

“By producing this memory technology here in the Commonwealth, Micron is growing its strategic investment in Virginia and in America's national security. Through workforce development programs and close collaboration with our local partners, Virginia has built an ecosystem that attracts world-class companies like Micron. Expansions like this are why our state remains the best in the nation to do business, and I look forward to continuing to support Micron's growth and the thousands of jobs it brings to our Commonwealth."​

"Micron has been a cornerstone of our community for decades, and today's milestone reminds us why investing in people and in place matters. The most advanced memory technology made anywhere in America is now being made in Manassas — by our neighbors, our veterans, our apprentices, and our students. That is something this community has earned, and it is a foundation we can build on for generations to come.”

"Manassas has long been a hub for advanced manufacturing, defense, and high-wage industries. This $2 billion investment – which supports more than 3,100 jobs – contributes to developing the next generation of our skilled workforce and is inspiring our students to pursue careers in semiconductors. Micron is more than an economic anchor for our city, it is a true community partner, and we are honored to celebrate this milestone together."​

"Micron's expanded investment in Manassas is a powerful signal to the world that Virginia is the premier destination for advanced manufacturing. Under Governor Spanberger, we are committed to creating the conditions where industry-leading companies like Micron can grow, innovate, and succeed — and where every Virginian has access to the good-paying, high-skill jobs that investments like this create.”

“Micron’s continued investment in Manassas underscores Virginia’s growing leadership in the semiconductor industry. Their commitment not only strengthens our advanced manufacturing base, but also signals to the broader market that the Commonwealth is a premier destination for cutting-edge technology investment. We look forward to working alongside Micron and our public and private partners to expand opportunities across the semiconductor supply chain and ensure Virginia remains competitive in attracting the next generation of innovation and jobs.”

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More info about Micron’s Virginia expansion project​

Micron’s more than $2 billion investment in the expansion and modernization of its Manassas fab is supported by federal, state, and local incentives. This includes a $275 million CHIPS Act direct funding award from the U.S. Department of Commerce, finalized in 2025, along with support from the Commonwealth of Virginia and the City of Manassas.​

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with the City of Manassas and the General Assembly's Major Employment and Investment Project Approval Commission (MEI Commission) to secure the project for Virginia. Micron is eligible to receive an MEI Commission-approved special appropriation of up to $70 million based on investment and job creation milestones.​

The Virginia project is an important pillar in Micron's approximately $200 billion U.S. investment plan. Micron anticipates that all of its U.S. investments will be eligible for the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit (AMIC). The company has secured up to $6.4 billion in CHIPS Act direct funding to support the construction of two Idaho fabs and two New York fabs, as well as the expansion and modernization of its Virginia facility. Together, Micron's U.S. projects will create an estimated 90,000 American jobs and strengthen U.S. economic and national security.​

Micron is strengthening Virginia’s talent pipeline through K–12 outreach, apprenticeships, internships, higher education partnerships, and regional STEM initiatives. Over the past five years, Micron has invested $9+ million to strengthen the regional ecosystem supporting workforce development and economic growth.​

About Micron Technology, Inc.

We are an industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all. With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership, and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND and NOR memory and storage products. Every day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy, enabling advances in artificial intelligence and (AI) and compute-intensive applications that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.

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