Amazon investing $10 billion in North Carolina AI, cloud capabilities
June 4, 2025
Amazon is investing in North Carolina data centers.
Amazon is making a major financial commitment to expand its data center infrastructure in North Carolina.
The online giant plans to invest an estimated $10 billion in North Carolina to support AI and cloud computing technologies. This investment is expected to create at least 500 new high-skilled jobs while supporting thousands of other jobs in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) data center supply chain.
The investment will support development of leading-edge technologies such as generative AI. It follows a plan announced in January 2025 to dedicate an estimated $11 billion to support cloud computing and artificial intelligence technologies in Georgia and a December 2024 commitment to increase its investment in AWS data centers in Ohio by $10 billion.
[READ MORE: Amazon to invest over $23 billion in Ohio by 2030]
“Amazon’s $10 billion investment in North Carolina underscores our commitment to driving innovation and advancing the future of cloud computing and AI technologies,” said David Zapolsky, Amazon chief global affairs and legal officer. “This investment will position North Carolina as a hub for cutting-edge technology, create hundreds of high-skilled jobs, and drive significant economic growth. We look forward to partnering with state and local leaders, local suppliers, and educational institutions to nurture the next generation of talent.”
Amazon says it has invested $12 billion in North Carolina since 2010 and contributed $13.1 billion to the state’s gross domestic product (GDP) as it supports 24,000 full- and part-time jobs, as well as more than 26,000 indirect jobs.
In addition, Amazon recently announced the opening of a same-day delivery facility in Kannapolis, N.C., along with plans for four new last-mile facilities in Jacksonville, Mount Airy, Southern Pines, and Tarboro, N.C..
The company has also invested in two solar and wind farms in the state. Once fully operational, Amazon says these projects will generate enough carbon-free energy to power an estimated 76,316 U.S. homes each year.
Amazon invests in North Carolina science education
As part of this project, Amazon will bring training and education programs to local communities, including data center technician programs, fiber optic fusion splicing workshops, and STEM awareness and learning opportunities for K-12 schools.
The company is also launching the Amazon Richmond County Community Fund with a $150,000 commitment for grants up to $10,000 supporting STEM education, sustainability, economic development, workforce development, and community well-being.
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