# Intel Foundry secures Microsoft Maia 2 deal on 18A node

Intel Foundry secured a multi-billion-dollar contract to manufacture Microsoft's next-generation AI accelerator, Maia 2, using its 18A process node, announced on October 17, 2025.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2025-10-17
- Where: United States
- Status: announced
- Products: AI accelerator (Maia 2)
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Microsoft](https://endata.com/companies/11213.md) (customer)
- [Intel](https://endata.com/companies/21062.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [markets.financialcontent.com](https://markets.financialcontent.com/stocks/article/tokenring-2025-10-17-intel-foundry-secures-landmark-microsoft-maia-2-deal-on-18a-node-a-new-dawn-for-ai-silicon-manufacturing), 2025-10-17: "Intel Foundry has officially secured a pivotal contract to manufacture Microsoft's next-generation AI accelerator, Maia 2, utilizing its cutting-edge 18A process node."

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