TAIPAI, Taiwan (COMPUTEX), May 19, 2025 – NVIDIA and Foxconn Hon Hai Technology Group are expanding their collaboration to support AI infrastructure development in Taiwan. In partnership with the Taiwan government, the two companies plan to build an AI factory supercomputer. The system will be based on NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture to support researchers, startups, and industry users.
Foxconn will provide the AI infrastructure through its subsidiary Big Innovation Company as an NVIDIA Cloud Partner. Featuring 10,000 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs, the AI factory will expand AI computing availability and fuel innovation for Taiwan researchers and enterprises.
The Taiwan National Science and Technology Council will use the Big Innovation Company supercomputer to provide AI cloud computing resources to the Taiwan technology ecosystem, accelerating AI development and adoption across sectors.
TSMC researchers plan to use the system to improve R&D efficiency compared to earlier-generation systems.
“AI has ignited a new industrial revolution – science and industry will be transformed,” said Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA. “We are delighted to partner with Foxconn and Taiwan to help build Taiwan’s AI infrastructure, and to support TSMC and other leading companies to advance innovation in the age of AI and robotics.”
“Foxconn builds technology that underpins modern life, and now, we’re building computing infrastructure to scale the next generation of breakthroughs across Taiwan,” said Young Liu, chairman and CEO of Foxconn. “By building this AI factory with NVIDIA and TSMC, we are laying the groundwork to connect people in Taiwan as well as government organizations and enterprises such as TSMC to accelerate innovation and empower industries.”
“At TSMC, innovation lies at the heart of everything we do. By harnessing advanced AI infrastructure, we empower our researchers to accelerate breakthroughs in semiconductor technology, enabling next-generation solutions for our customers and the world,” said Dr. C.C. Wei, chairman and CEO of TSMC. “Leveraging this AI factory reinforces our commitment to pushing the limits of AI-driven innovation.”
“Our plan is to create an AI-focused industrial ecosystem in southern Taiwan,” said Minister Wu Cheng-Wen of the National Science and Technology Council. “We are focused on investing in innovative research, developing a strong AI industry and encouraging the everyday use of AI tools. Our ultimate goal is to create a smart AI island filled with smart cities, and we look forward to collaborating with NVIDIA and Hon Hai to make this vision a reality.”
Foxconn Drives Regional Technology Innovation as NVIDIA Cloud Partner
The Big Innovation Cloud AI factory will feature NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra systems, including the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 rack-scale solution with NVIDIA NVLink, NVIDIA Quantum InfiniBand and NVIDIA Spectrum-X ethernet networking.
In addition to becoming an NVIDIA Cloud Partner, Big Innovation Cloud plans to participate in the NVIDIA DGX Cloud Lepton marketplace, announced separately today. This will provide a wide range of enterprises – from startups and research institutions to established industry leaders – easy access to advanced GPU resources, accelerating AI development and deployment in Taiwan. The system is expected to provide computing to speed the work of startups and developers through the NVIDIA Inception program and the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute.
Foxconn plans to use Big Innovation Company’s AI supercomputer to improve automation and operational efficiency in its core focus areas: smart cities, electric vehicles, and manufacturing. The system is intended to support integration across industry, government, and public services to advance AI-driven development.
In smart city applications, the AI factory will support optimization of transportation networks and civil infrastructure to improve public services in Taiwan. For electric vehicles, the system will enable development of driver-assistance and safety technologies. In manufacturing, AI-based analytics, automation, and digital twin tools will be used to enhance operational efficiency and shorten product development cycles.
About NVIDIA
NVIDIA Corporation, based in Santa Clara, CA, is a U.S. technology company specializing in the design and production of graphics processing units (GPUs). Its hardware and software solutions support a range of applications and simulation. Operating for over 30 years, NVIDIA has seen strong financial growth, reporting $39.3 billion in revenue and $22.1 billion in net income for the fiscal quarter ending January 2025. Its headquarters are designed to promote a flat organizational structure that encourages open communication and collaboration between leadership and staff across industries. In gaming, its GPUs power high-performance visual rendering. In artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, NVIDIA provides the infrastructure needed for training and deploying large-scale models. The company also contributes to the automotive sector with systems for autonomous driving and supports robotics with tools for AI-based perception.
About Foxconn
Foxconn, formally Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., is a multinational electronics manufacturer headquartered in Tucheng District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. Founded in 1974, it is recognized as the world’s largest electronics contract manufacturer. The company provides services in electronics manufacturing, component production, and assembly for global technology brands. Foxconn’s operations span across industries including consumer electronics, computing, telecommunications, automotive, and healthcare. It produces devices such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, and gaming consoles. In 2024, Foxconn reported annual revenue of NT$6.86 trillion (approximately USD 208.2 billion). The company operates major manufacturing facilities in China and the U.S. Foxconn is expanding into EVs, semiconductors, and AI to drive long-term growth.
About TSMC
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is the world’s largest dedicated semiconductor foundry, based in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Founded in 1987, TSMC developed the pure-play foundry business model and has become a key player in the global chip supply chain. The company manufactures advanced semiconductor components using process technologies like 5nm and 3nm nodes, with plans to move to 2nm and smaller. TSMC serves customers across industries like consumer electronics, computing, automotive, networking, and industrial applications. Major technology firms rely on TSMC to produce chips for smartphones, data centers, AI systems, and autonomous vehicles. In 2024, the company reported annual revenue of approx. US$88 billion. By the end of 2024, TSMC employed about 84,000 people worldwide. The company served 530 customers and made 11,900 products for various applications. With ongoing investments in new technologies, TSMC remains an integral part of the semiconductor industry.