NVIDIA & Foxconn to build AI supercomputer for Taiwan

NVIDIA and Foxconn have announced a collaboration with the Taiwan government to construct an AI factory supercomputer based on NVIDIA Blackwell technology for use by researchers, startups, and commercial enterprises across Taiwan.

Foxconn, through its subsidiary Big Innovation Company, will provide the AI infrastructure as an NVIDIA Cloud Partner, deploying a facility equipped with 10,000 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs. This development aims to substantially increase the capacity for AI computing in Taiwan and to support the broader Taiwanese research and industrial ecosystem.

The Taiwan National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) will utilise this resource to deliver AI cloud computing to the technology sector, supporting the advancement and widespread adoption of AI across multiple industries within the region.

Additionally, TSMC researchers are expected to leverage the supercomputer to drive research and development. According to the announcement, they anticipate achieving significantly higher performance levels compared to earlier systems.

Jensen Huang, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of NVIDIA, commented: "AI has ignited a new industrial revolution — science and industry will be transformed. 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."

Young Liu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Foxconn, said: "Foxconn builds technology that underpins modern life, and now, we're building computing infrastructure to scale the next generation of breakthroughs across Taiwan. 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."

Dr. C.C. Wei, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TSMC, stated: "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. Leveraging this AI factory reinforces our commitment to pushing the limits of AI-driven innovation."

Minister Wu Cheng-Wen of the National Science and Technology Council said: "Our plan is to create an AI-focused industrial ecosystem in southern Taiwan. 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."

The Big Innovation Cloud AI factory will make use of NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra systems and the NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 rack-scale solution, as well as NVIDIA NVLink, NVIDIA Quantum InfiniBand, and NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet networking technology.

Big Innovation Cloud will also participate in the NVIDIA DGX Cloud Lepton marketplace, offering wider enterprise access to high-performance GPU resources. The company plans to extend computing access to support startups and developers via the NVIDIA Inception programme and the NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute.

Foxconn intends to utilise the new AI supercomputer to enhance automation and efficiency across its focus areas, including smart cities, electric vehicles, and manufacturing. The infrastructure is envisioned to connect stakeholders across industries, municipalities, and government bodies to foster growth through AI adoption.

For smart city applications, the AI factory is expected to help optimise connected transportation systems and other municipal resources. In electric vehicles, the infrastructure will support the development of advanced driver-assistance and safety systems. In the manufacturing sector, benefits are anticipated from the application of AI-powered analytics, automation, and digital twin technologies, with the goal of streamlining operations and accelerating product development cycles.