Nokia, in collaboration with the Trump administration, has announced plans to expand its US R&D and manufacturing capabilities, investing $4 billion to accelerate innovation in AI-ready mobile, fixed access, IP, optical, and data center networking technologies.
The planned investment over multiple years is in addition to Nokia’s $2.3 billion investment in US manufacturing, R&D, and AI connectivity through its purchase of Infinera.
Additionally, Infinera had previously announced a $456 million investment for two US manufacturing facilities, which received CHIPS Act incentives.
Nokia expects to invest around $3.5 billion in US R&D, reflecting the company’s strong commitment to advancing the next generation of connectivity and AI technology across all facets of the network, including mobile, fixed, IP, optical, data center networking technologies, and mission-critical/defense solutions.
Nokia is committed to continuing the creation of groundbreaking technologies in the US, following in the footsteps of its award-winning Nokia Bell Labs headquartered in New Jersey.
For over a century, the scientists and engineers at Nokia Bell Labs have pioneered technological innovations from the invention of the transistor to advancements in digital communications and now AI.
About $500 million in US capital expenditures will be invested in manufacturing and research and development in US states that include Texas, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.
The US investment plan will strengthen Nokia’s comprehensive suite of AI-optimized networking solutions, as well as its industry-leading R&D in advanced networking technologies, including automation, quantum-safe networks, semiconductor manufacturing, testing, and packaging, and state-of-the-art material sciences.
“Nokia’s $4 billion investment is another Trump administration win for America,” said Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick.
“Their investment in manufacturing, packaging, and R&D for optical chips means the most innovative technologies that power AI, data centers, and critical national security applications will be developed and built here in the USA.”
“Nokia innovation and technologies are foundational to today’s critical network infrastructure,” said Nokia President and CEO, Justin Hotard.
“Our expanded investment will help strengthen the nation’s capacity to deliver greater security, productivity, and prosperity through AI-optimized connectivity at scale, while advancing the newest research and innovation that will shape the future of networking for the years to come.”
