Who's building AI in Arizona

Has 1 announced Arizona data center project, not yet built. 20 MW announced. Compiled from public records; operating and announced capacity are never added together.

Healthtech company combining AI and augmented reality with connected medical devices to guide patients through self-administered diagnostic visits.

Industrial gas producer running air separation units in Chandler supplying nitrogen/oxygen/argon to AZ electronics/semiconductor fabs.

Israeli-founded automated industrial drone company with North American HQ in Scottsdale, offering a fully automated, pilotless drone data-collection platform.

Operates multiple hyperscale campuses across Phoenix, Chandler, and Glendale, with an Advanced Cooling Lab for AI/HPC workloads.

Has 5 announced Arizona data center projects, not yet built. 384 MW announced. Compiled from public records; operating and announced capacity are never added together.

Operates 1 Arizona data center and has 1 announced project. 7 MW announced. Compiled from public records; operating and announced capacity are never added together.

Largest U.S.-headquartered outsourced semiconductor packaging/test provider; HQ in Tempe and building a $7B advanced packaging and test campus in Peoria.

Publicly traded maker of thermal processing, wafer polishing/dicing/cleaning equipment for semiconductor and solar manufacturing; global HQ in Tempe.

Apple's Arizona presence centers on its Mesa global data command center, the facility behind iCloud, Siri, and iMessage.

World's largest semiconductor equipment maker; multiple AZ offices and a new advanced manufacturing facility under development in Chandler.

The state's economic development agency: incentives, site selection, and workforce programs for companies building in Arizona.

Research institute within the University of Arizona's Office of Responsible AI, positioning the university as a national leader in responsible AI, machine learning, and data science. AI2S supplies AI engineering expertise, research support, and a campus-wide specialist network, and runs the AI Research Communities of Excellence alongside short-term AI Innovation Pilots that help interdisciplinary teams prototype systems and compete for external funding.

State affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers, advocating for Arizona's advanced-manufacturing sector (semiconductors, batteries, EVs, aerospace).

AI research and degree programs across engineering, cognitive science, and business, with active industry partnerships.

The state's technology trade association - events, advocacy, and a public job board serving the tech community.

State/local workforce development network administering AI-practitioner certificate programs, generative-AI training, and tech apprenticeships.

Semiconductor wafer processing/deposition equipment supplier with a 40-year Phoenix presence and a major new Scottsdale R&D/manufacturing campus.

Interdisciplinary institute applying AI to genomics, cancer treatment personalization, and neurodegenerative disease research. Specialized department of the Arizona State University.

ASU's national-security research hub focused on human-AI teaming, cybersecurity, data analytics, and disinformation research. A division of Arizona State University.

Student-led interdisciplinary R&D lab building AI products (e.g., 'Primer' AI companion) and autonomous drone systems. A division of Arizona State University.

Arizona State University division. Fulton Schools of Engineering unit covering computer science, machine learning, AI, robotics, and data science degree programs and research.

Healthtech startup building AI-driven speech/brain-health analytics platforms used clinically to assess neurological conditions.

Global electronic components distributor and technology solutions provider; relocating HQ to Tempe (ASU Research Park) by mid-2026.

Scottsdale-headquartered public-safety technology company building AI-enabled hardware and software used by agencies worldwide.

World's largest neurological disease treatment/research institution; its Neuro Analytics Center applies AI / machine learning and BCI to neuroscience.

Leading AI-powered supply chain management software provider (demand forecasting, planning, execution via ML); subsidiary of Panasonic.

Boeing's Mesa plant has built the legendary Apache attack helicopters since 1975, with composites, electrical systems, software, and flight-simulation work.

Software company building AI-powered CRM (Advising App) and ITSM/helpdesk (Aiding App) tools for colleges, government, and enterprise.

Molecular science/precision-medicine company applying AI and machine learning to genomic data for cancer diagnostics; $450M+ invested in Phoenix facilities.

German optics/lithography technology company (EUV mask solutions), advanced projection lenses, with a service location in Arizona supporting U.S. semiconductor customers including TSMC. Legendary lenses and optics.

Online used-car retailer (Carvana.com) using AI/ML extensively for pricing, computer vision on vehicle inspections, and its 'Sebastian' conversational AI platform. Famous car vending machine building in Tempe.

Operates 2 Arizona data centers. 30 MW operating. Compiled from public records; operating and announced capacity are never added together.

Southern Arizona's merged economic development/chamber organization supporting Tucson's tech, bioscience, and advanced-manufacturing growth.

Operates 1 Arizona data center. Compiled from public records; operating and announced capacity are never added together.

Phoenix city department driving data-driven Smart City initiatives and performance dashboards; Phoenix won IDC's 2025 Smart Cities North America award.

Operates 1 Arizona data center and has 1 announced project. 212 MW operating. 108 MW announced. Compiled from public records; operating and announced capacity are never added together.

Fiber optic cable manufacturer building a new optical cable manufacturing facility in Gilbert to serve AT&T's fiber network expansion.

Designs, builds, and operates data centers. Operates an 85-acre, eight-building data center campus in Chandler and is developing a second Phoenix-area campus in Mesa.

Automotive customer-data/experience platform using AI-powered digital marketing technology for auto dealers and OEMs.

Flagstaff company using real-time behavioral/wearable data and AI-driven insights

Operates 1 Arizona data center. Compiled from public records; operating and announced capacity are never added together.

Operates 2 Arizona data centers. 86 MW operating. Compiled from public records; operating and announced capacity are never added together.

Salesforce-native eQMS (quality management) software with built-in vertical AI for life-sciences compliance decisioning.

Flagstaff-based AI consulting, employee AI training, secure AI systems, LLMs and on-premises small language models

Operates 1 Arizona data center and has 1 announced project. 5 MW operating. 115 MW announced. Compiled from public records; operating and announced capacity are never added together.

Operates 1 Arizona data center. 450 MW operating. Compiled from public records; operating and announced capacity are never added together.

Operates 1 Arizona data center. 36 MW operating. Compiled from public records; operating and announced capacity are never added together.

Vacuum pump/abatement systems manufacturer for semiconductor fabs; opened a 200,000 sq ft remanufacturing, service and training facility in Chandler.

Defense contractor operating dozens of AI/sensor-equipped surveillance towers along the Arizona-Mexico border under CBP contract.

Prescott campus runs a robotics track, an Aerial Robotics Lab, and research into autonomous navigation, machine vision, and space robotics.

Semiconductor specialty materials and gas/chemical delivery systems maker operating a Chandler factory, grown from its Tempe-based Versum Materials acquisition.

Advanced materials and process solutions supplier for semiconductor manufacturing, operating a Chandler location.

Healthtech 'care access' platform using AI-driven capacity/scheduling tools for health systems, payers, and employers.

Maker of Predator/Reaper unmanned aircraft conducting recurring flight testing at Yuma Proving Ground and UAS deployment along the AZ-Mexico border.

Scottsdale campus develops advanced communications, cyber, and mission-critical electronics for defense and space programs.

Developer-experience platform (Git tooling) that has added built-in AI features for workflow automation.

Tempe-based internet company shipping AI tools for millions of small businesses.

Google's Arizona presence centers on its Mesa data center campus, which supports Search, Gmail, Maps, and Google Cloud.

Offers dedicated BS, MS, and graduate certificate programs in Artificial Intelligence through its College of Engineering and Technology.

Regional economic development organization driving tech/AI/semiconductor recruitment, EDA Tech Hub grants, and international AI/semiconductor partnerships.

Operates 1 Arizona data center. 26 MW operating. Compiled from public records; operating and announced capacity are never added together.

Phoenix-headquartered aerospace unit (7,000+ AZ employees) running an Advanced Air Mobility Lab developing autonomous eVTOL/UAS flight tech and an AI innovation hub with ASU.

Fortune 500 IT solutions company offering data & AI, intelligent applications, and IoT/AI solution practices.

Four decades of chip manufacturing in Chandler, with the Ocotillo campus among Intel's largest fab sites and ongoing expansion.

Operates 3 Arizona data centers and has 1 announced project. 95 MW operating. 36 MW announced. Compiled from public records; operating and announced capacity are never added together.

Space industry company building autonomous robotic spacecraft. Its ARC system uses machine learning on astronomical/space-domain data; one location in Flagstaff, AZ.

Japanese semiconductor manufacturing equipment company (batch deposition systems) with a U.S. office in Glendale.

Phoenix-based subsidiary of Sierra Nevada Corp specializing in unmanned aircraft command-and-control software and manned-unmanned teaming technology.

Multiple AZ locations supporting defense electronics, sensors, and communications systems.

Industrial gas company supplying ultra-high-purity nitrogen, oxygen and argon via on-site plants built to serve Arizona semiconductor fabs.

Multiple AZ sites supporting Airborne Ground Surveillance Radar Systems development, Aeronautics work, and flight test operations.

Largest workforce training provider in Arizona; runs a Semiconductor Technician Quick Start program and is an NSTC Workforce Partner Alliance grantee. Several campuses across Arizona. One of the largest college systems in the United States.

Fabless semiconductor/chip design company (data infrastructure, custom silicon) with an office in Chandler.

Mayo Clinic's Arizona campus conducts AI research through its Center for Digital Health, developing algorithms for imaging, cardiovascular, and cancer diagnostics.

Mesa-headquartered manufacturer of light single- and twin-engine helicopters for commercial, military, and law-enforcement use.

Has 1 announced Arizona data center project, not yet built. 257 MW announced. Compiled from public records; operating and announced capacity are never added together.

Meta's Arizona presence centers on its Mesa data center campus, a five-building site supporting AI workloads across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

Global microcontroller/analog semiconductor maker headquartered in Chandler since 1989.

Microsoft operates several Arizona data center campuses, including Goodyear and El Mirage, anchoring the West US 3 Azure region.

Public safety communications/technology company with a manufacturing and cleanroom operation in Chandler.

Unified customer experience management (CXM) company with an AI-powered platform for business communications.

Semiconductor lithography (steppers/scanners) equipment maker with a field service/support operation in Chandler.

Building AI/ML research programs applied to autonomous remote-sensing systems, forestry/hydrological modeling, and wildfire prediction.

2,700+ AZ employees across Chandler (launch vehicles/missile defense), Gilbert (satellite manufacturing), and Mesa/Sierra Vista.

Has 1 announced Arizona data center project, not yet built. 300 MW announced. Compiled from public records; operating and announced capacity are never added together.

Operates the Elliot Road Campus in Mesa, a 240 MW data center campus designed for high-density AI workloads.

AI startup applying machine learning to modernize processes in the nuclear power industry.

Semiconductor manufacturer operating two wafer fabs in Chandler, including a GaN RF power fab opened 2020. Used in 5G base stations among many other applications.

AI-native company building governed AI platforms (Sia, OneAI) for higher-education enrollment, advising, and student services, based at ASU's SkySong.

Scottsdale-headquartered semiconductor company designing intelligent power and sensing technologies for automotive, industrial, AI data centers, robotics and other systems.

iBuying real estate/proptech company whose ML-driven home-pricing engine has been core to its business since inception.

AI recruiting software company; maker of 'Olivia,' an AI hiring assistant used by large enterprises.

Operates 1 Arizona data center. Compiled from public records; operating and announced capacity are never added together.

Has 1 announced Arizona data center project, not yet built. 50 MW announced. Compiled from public records; operating and announced capacity are never added together.

Offers an Automated Industrial Technology program and advanced-manufacturing workforce training developed with employers like Raytheon and Boeing.

Has 1 announced Arizona data center project, not yet built. 240 MW announced. Compiled from public records; operating and announced capacity are never added together.

Operates a Phoenix data center facility as part of the metro-area colocation and hyperscale ecosystem.

Operates 1 Arizona data center. 30 MW operating. Compiled from public records; operating and announced capacity are never added together.

Rocket Lab's electro-optical/infrared payload arm based in Tucson, building sensor payloads for national-security space missions.

Specialty engineered materials company (advanced connectivity, elastomeric materials); global HQ relocated to Chandler in 2017.

Tucson houses Raytheon's missile and defense HQ producing precision-guided systems, and has flight-tested an AI/ML-powered Radar Warning Receiver.

Nonprofit public-private research foundation partnered with the Arizona Commerce Authority to advance state innovation in advanced mobility, semiconductors, and cybersecurity.

Regional chapter of the global semiconductor/microelectronics industry association, driving workforce development for Arizona's chip ecosystem.

U.S.-owned semiconductor foundry partnering on Arizona's National Semiconductor Technology Center prototyping and packaging facility with ASU.

Veteran- and woman-owned supplier of high-reliability electronic components for aerospace and defense, combining franchised distribution with onshore assembly and test. Started in 1979 and today offers a wide range of services including engineering services, electrical testing, wafer processing, foundry services, and more. Its Phoenix headquarters houses a test lab, analytical lab, and automated circuit card assembly line under one roof.

Has 2 announced Arizona data center projects, not yet built. 471 MW announced. Compiled from public records; operating and announced capacity are never added together.

Operates 1 Arizona data center. 280 MW operating. Compiled from public records; operating and announced capacity are never added together.

Electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider headquartered in Phoenix serving aerospace, defense, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment markets.

Low-cost swarm robotics company building autonomous multi-robot systems for defense and industrial applications.

Symkind is a Tucson-based company developing Atlas, a conversational AI platform for individuals and businesses. Its products include consumer-facing AI assistants and website-based agents for customer support, lead handling, and industry-specific applications. The company describes its approach as “formed intelligence,” referring to AI systems designed with a predefined identity and set of values.

Electronic design automation (EDA) and chip design software company with offices in Chandler serving Arizona's semiconductor design ecosystem.

Nonprofit medical research institute using machine learning and AI for early cancer detection, genomic analysis, and rare disease diagnosis.

ASU business school offering a concurrent Master of Global Management/MS in AI in Business degree and executive education in AI transformation.

The $165B Phoenix fab complex - the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history, anchoring advanced chipmaking for the AI era.

Semiconductor equipment subsystems/components manufacturer with a consolidated Chandler facility plus a Phoenix office.

Tucson-headquartered avionics maker building flight management systems and cockpit displays, with an active AI Labs team developing AI-enabled avionics.

Tucson research university holding one of the few chief AI officer roles in U.S. higher education. Its Office of Responsible AI and Arizona Institute for AI and Society coordinate AI strategy across research, instruction, and operations, and it offers students, faculty, and staff a secure in-house generative AI environment. Research applies machine learning to medical imaging and precision medicine, space domain awareness, water and energy optimization, optics, and national security.

Division of University of Arizona in Tucson. Interdisciplinary biomedical/agricultural research institute; its Brain & Body Imaging Center applies AI to medical imaging.

University of Arizona center applying biomedical informatics, artificial intelligence, and biostatistics to health research. CB2 runs a clinical data warehouse and health data science services, a statistics consulting lab, translational clinical bioinformatics for genomic data, and a sensor analysis group supporting wearable and IoT studies. It also delivers training including a Data Science for Health Professionals certificate, and partners with hospitals and health systems on data-driven approaches for underserved populations.

The central authority for AI strategy at the University of Arizona, led by inaugural Chief AI and Data Science Officer David Ebert. ORAI sets responsible-AI direction across education, research, and operations, runs the weekly AI Insights series open to the campus community, and provides U of A GenAI - a secure, FERPA-compliant environment giving students, faculty, and staff access to current large language models.

Has 1 announced Arizona data center project, not yet built. 500 MW announced. Compiled from public records; operating and announced capacity are never added together.

Operates a Phoenix-area data center campus in Goodyear, part of the broader Phoenix hyperscale/AI data center corridor.

Operates one of the world's largest autonomous ride-hailing services across metro Phoenix - a flagship real-world AI deployment.

Tucson-founded stratospheric ballooning company flying autonomous 'Stratollite' balloon vehicles for imagery/analytics from its own Spaceport Tucson.

ZenaTech's ZenaDrone division operates a Mesa manufacturing facility building NDAA-compliant autonomous AI drones for US defense.

Autonomous drone-delivery company expanding its cable-lowered delivery drones into the Phoenix metro area, using onboard autonomy and FAA coordination.