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NVIDIA and AMD Expand AI Research in Taiwan with New R&D Centers

Both tech giants are investing significantly in Taiwan, with NVIDIA planning a supercomputer in Kaohsiung and AMD eyeing Tainan or Kaohsiung for its next facility.

  • NVIDIA's second AI R&D center in Taiwan will feature a supercomputer named 'Taipei-1' in Kaohsiung.
  • The Taiwanese government is supporting these projects through the 'Big+ Project' subsidy program.
  • AMD plans to invest $155 million in its new R&D center, with Tainan and Kaohsiung competing for the site.
  • NVIDIA's existing R&D center in Neihu, Taipei, has been a success, prompting further expansion.
  • AMD CEO Lisa Su will visit potential sites in Tainan next week to finalize the location.
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