IBM Commits $150 Billion to U.S. Technology Growth, Manufacturing, and AI Leadership
In a bold move to reinforce its leadership in advanced computing and artificial intelligence, IBM today announced a sweeping $150 billion investment plan aimed at accelerating technology innovation and job creation in the United States over the next five years.
The investment includes over $30 billion dedicated to research and development, specifically to advance IBM’s American manufacturing of mainframe and quantum computers — two areas the company views as critical to shaping the next era of computing.
“Technology doesn’t just build the future — it defines it,” said Arvind Krishna, IBM chairman, president, and chief executive officer. “We have been focused on American jobs and manufacturing since our founding 114 years ago, and with this investment and manufacturing commitment, we are ensuring that IBM remains the epicenter of the world’s most advanced computing and AI capabilities.”
Strengthening America’s Technology Backbone
IBM’s legacy as a technology trailblazer includes powering milestone innovations from the data systems behind the U.S. Social Security program to the computing might of the Apollo Program that landed the first humans on the moon. That tradition continues today in Poughkeepsie, New York, home to the company’s state-of-the-art mainframe manufacturing.
According to IBM, more than 70% of the world’s transaction value flows through mainframe systems manufactured on American soil. This underscores the critical role IBM infrastructure plays in both the domestic and global economy.
Quantum Leap into the Future
The announcement also places quantum computing at the heart of IBM’s long-term strategy. Already operating the world’s largest fleet of quantum systems, the company pledged to continue designing, building, and assembling quantum computers in the U.S. — a move seen as essential for maintaining American competitiveness in what’s predicted to be one of the most transformative technological shifts in decades.
IBM’s Quantum Network, which gives nearly 300 Fortune 500 companies, national laboratories, academic institutions, and startups access to its quantum systems, now serves a growing community of over 600,000 active users. The technology promises to tackle problems beyond the reach of today’s conventional computers, from materials science to national security.
A Vision for U.S. Innovation Leadership
Today’s announcement is not just about business expansion but about national economic strategy. By reaffirming its long-term commitment to American manufacturing and technology leadership, IBM positions itself at the forefront of emerging platforms like AI, quantum computing, and next-generation infrastructure.
The $150 billion investment signals confidence in America’s capacity to lead the digital economy and reflects growing public-private collaboration to secure technological sovereignty in an increasingly competitive global landscape.
