Nvidia announced on May 27, 2026, that it will spend around $150 billion annually on its supply chain partners and operations in Taiwan, calling the island the "epicentre of the AI revolution" [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. CEO Jensen Huang said the investment will help keep Taiwan as the world’s tech manufacturing hub for years to come. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Huang highlighted Taiwan’s critical role in Nvidia’s AI supercomputer production. "Taiwan is booming. Taiwan is the epicentre of the AI revolution. This is where the chips come, packaging comes, this is where the systems are made," he said. "The number of partners we work with here in Taiwan, incredible," he added. [2] He also underscored the importance of Taiwan’s semiconductor firms, saying, "Without TSMC, there is no Nvidia today." [5]
Nvidia’s annual spending in Taiwan has grown sharply in recent years. Four to five years ago, the company spent about $10 to $15 billion annually there. This rose to $100 billion, and will now reach $150 billion per year. [2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
The company will increase its Taiwan-based workforce to 4,000 employees with a new headquarters planned in Taipei. [1, 5] Groundbreaking for the facility is expected in 2026, with the goal of being fully operational by 2030. [2, 3, 4, 5]
Taiwan is home to major semiconductor and electronics manufacturers including TSMC and Foxconn, integral to Nvidia’s supply chain. [2, 3, 5, 6] Nvidia became the first company to reach a $5 trillion market capitalization in 2025, reflecting its growth tied to the AI industry. [2, 4]
Nvidia has not publicly disclosed how many years it plans to sustain the $150 billion annual investment. [2, 3, 5]
The launch celebration of the planned Taiwan headquarters took place in Taipei on May 27, 2026, coinciding with Huang’s announcement. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Groundbreaking for the new headquarters is scheduled for 2026, with operations targeted for 2030. [2, 3, 4, 5]
