Nvidia plans to significantly increase its investment in Taiwan, with CEO Jensen Huang announcing on Wednesday that the company intends to spend about $150 billion annually in the region. Huang described Taiwan as the “epicenter” of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution and predicted that it will become the world’s leading technology manufacturing hub for the foreseeable future.
Speaking at a launch event in Taipei attended by approximately 1,000 employees, his family, and Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, Huang highlighted Taiwan’s growing importance to Nvidia’s operations. The company currently spends roughly $100 billion a year in Taiwan, a substantial rise from the $10 billion to $15 billion spent half a decade ago. Nvidia’s planned new headquarters in Taiwan, valued at $5 trillion, could be operational by 2030, although Huang did not specify a timeline for reaching the $150 billion annual investment milestone.
Founded in Santa Clara, California, Nvidia is the world’s largest chipmaker by market value and a key supplier of chips essential for AI model development. The company recently reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter sales, bolstered by increased AI investments from major technology firms, which are projected to surpass $700 billion in AI infrastructure spending in 2026.
Taiwan’s role in the global AI supply chain is critical, with companies like Apple relying on the island for advanced semiconductor manufacturing. Huang emphasized the close collaboration with local partners, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the largest contract chipmaker worldwide. This partnership is expected to advance Nvidia’s position in the AI market.
Huang, who was born in Tainan, southern Taiwan, expressed confidence in the company’s future growth, suggesting Nvidia’s market value may increase significantly over the next three to five years. The announcement reflects the ongoing strategic shift as Nvidia deepens its ties to Taiwan’s technology ecosystem amid rapid advances in AI technology.