# N Nvidia has paid several ⁠billion dollars to help fund new factories for ‌glassmaker Corning.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-05-08 · The Star*

## Key points

- Nvidia has made a multi-billion-dollar prepayment to Corning for new U.S. factories.
- This prepayment is separate from Nvidia's previously disclosed $3.2 billion equity stake in Corning.
- The investments will increase Corning's U.S. production capacity by a factor of 10.
- The new factories and investment are expected to create thousands of jobs in the United States.

**Companies:** Nvidia, Corning
**Countries:** United States

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