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Nuevo León Announces $1 Billion 'Green' AI Data Center With Nvidia Collaboration, Not Funding

Nvidia says it will collaborate on technology and talent development rather than provide capital.

Overview

  • Governor Samuel García unveiled plans at the IA+México event for what the state calls Mexico’s first green AI data center, without disclosing a site or construction timeline.
  • Nvidia’s Marcio Aguiar appeared at the event and welcomed closer work with the state, but the company later clarified it will not make financial investments in Nuevo León.
  • Multiple reports attribute the $1 billion financing to CIPRE Holding, with Nvidia’s technology expected to be used in the facility.
  • The state announced a new Subsecretaría de Inversión, Innovación e Inteligencia Artificial to attract further tech projects and build a local talent pipeline.
  • Officials describe the project as energy‑efficient and powered by renewables with eco‑friendly cooling, positioning Nuevo León to expand its AI and high‑performance computing ecosystem.