Intel CHIPS Act Funding 2025: $5.7 Billion Early Payment Explained
Intel's CHIPS Act Windfall: What the $5.7 Billion Early Payment Means: Intel received $5.7B early under the CHIPS Act in 2025. Learn why the U.S. gave the subsidy ahead of schedule and what it means for semiconductors. Intel CHIPS Act Funding 2025: $5.7 Billion Early Payment Explained In a major move for the U.S. semiconductor industry, Intel Corporation has changed its funding agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce under the CHIPS and Science Act , allowing the company to receive $5.7 billion in government funding ahead of schedule. The money will help Intel accelerate its plans and provide investment flexibility. Intel Secures $5.7 Billion in CHIPS Act Funding 1) Changes in the agreement and quick help On August 29, 2025 , Intel said that the new agreement removed the conditions under which funding would be received only on completion of specific project milestones. Now the company has received about " 5.7 billion dollars in cash directly" , whereas earlier thi...