Nvidia Commits $1 Billion to US Science Over Next Five Years
Nvidia has announced a significant investment in American science, dedicating $1 billion over the next five years to university research, quantum computing, and cloud providers catering to government needs. The company also acts as a collaborator on Phase 2 Genesis Mission awards in quantum, fusion, and microelectronics.
October 8, 2026
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Nvidia aims to strengthen fields such as quantum computing, healthcare, and energy security with this commitment. The company made the announcement at the Science: A New Golden Age event in Washington, D.C., attended by US officials, industry leaders, and members of the science community.
The $1 billion will be allocated in three ways: supporting university research, funding US quantum computing, and backing cloud providers serving government needs. Nvidia does not specify how the funding is divided between these areas.
"President Trump’s Genesis Mission is launching a new golden age of American discovery. With a $1 billion investment, NVIDIA is putting advanced Super Intelligence in the hands of America’s scientists to accelerate breakthroughs in medicine, energy, and materials. This is how America turns scientific leadership into industrial leadership, and innovation into jobs and opportunity for generations." - Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s Founder and CEO
Phase 2 of Genesis Mission Expansion
The US Office of Science and Technology Policy marked the expansion of the Genesis Mission at the aforementioned event. Led by the Energy Department, the program was established through an executive order in November 2025. Nvidia describes itself as a leading industry partner.
The company collaborates on several Phase 2 Genesis Mission awards, encompassing quantum computing, fusion, accelerator design, and microelectronics. Nvidia invites members of the science community to collaborate on research utilizing its compute and "super intelligence infrastructure."
Longstanding Partnership with National Labs
Nvidia has been working with US national labs for over two decades. Its Genesis Mission partnership with the Department of Energy was unveiled last year, including the construction of the department’s largest supercomputer for scientific research at Argonne National Laboratory. Nvidia also supports seven new systems at Argonne and Los Alamos National Laboratories.
In September, Nvidia’s quantum software reduced Fermilab’s design work from five months to three weeks. In July, Nvidia donated a DGX GB300 system to the Naval Postgraduate School.
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