IBM commits $150B to US tech manufacturing, R&D over 5 years

  • The move underscores IBM’s strategy to align with growing demand for digital sovereignty, national resilience, and AI-era compute infrastructure
  • IBM said the investment will support continued R&D and enable the production of advanced systems at scale inside the U.S.
  • The company said the multi-billion-dollar initiative is designed to foster long-term competitiveness and meet the demand for high-performance systems

IBM has announced a sweeping $150 billion investment in the United States over the next five years, aiming to accelerate development in quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and secure cloud infrastructure—all while expanding U.S.-based manufacturing.

The move underscores IBM’s strategy to align with growing demand for digital sovereignty, national resilience, and AI-era compute infrastructure. The company said the investment will support continued R&D and enable the production of advanced systems at scale inside the U.S.

Key Takeaways:

  • Quantum & AI Scale-Up: IBM will expand manufacturing capacity for AI chips, hybrid cloud systems, and next-gen mainframes, while deepening quantum R&D efforts.
  • Domestic Focus: The investment backs U.S. technology leadership with a strong emphasis on national production and supply chain security.
  • Skills & Ecosystem Development: IBM will also invest in training and workforce development to prepare engineers, developers, and technicians for the AI-native era.

IBM said this multi-billion-dollar initiative is designed to foster long-term competitiveness and meet the demand for high-performance systems as governments and enterprises deploy AI at scale.

Read the full press release here.