CoreWeave Announces Multi-Billion Dollar AI Infrastructure Investment in Pennsylvania
CoreWeave, a leading AI hyperscaler, has officially announced plans to invest more than $6 billion to develop a cutting-edge data center in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. This investment marks a major milestone in the advancement of American AI infrastructure and aims to significantly bolster the nation’s competitiveness in the rapidly evolving global AI landscape.
The new facility, a state-of-the-art data center purpose-built to support high-performance AI workloads, will initially provide 100 megawatts (MW) of computing capacity, with future expansion capability up to 300 MW. Once operational, it will be among the largest and most advanced AI-focused data centers in the region, designed to serve the growing demand for AI compute power across industries and sectors.
Announcement Made at National AI Summit with U.S. Leaders
CoreWeave’s monumental investment was announced during a high-profile CEO roundtable hosted by former President Donald J. Trump at the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit. The summit, spearheaded by Senator Dave McCormick, was held at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh and brought together a broad coalition of national and state leaders.
Key figures in attendance included Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, U.S. Senator John Fetterman, business leaders, policymakers, and innovators from across the country. The goal of the summit was to shape the future of U.S. artificial intelligence leadership, innovation, and economic resilience by encouraging public-private partnerships and investments in emerging technologies.
“This data center will accelerate innovation and drive economic growth across the region,” said Michael Intrator, Co-Founder, Chairman of the Board, and CEO of CoreWeave. “The demand for high-performance AI compute is relentless, and CoreWeave is scaling a cloud purpose-built for AI to meet that demand and strengthen U.S. leadership. We look forward to working with forward-thinking leaders like Senator McCormick and Governor Shapiro to ensure this investment delivers meaningful, lasting impact.”
Economic Growth and Job Creation at the Forefront
The Lancaster facility is projected to create approximately 600 skilled construction jobs during its build phase. Once operational, the data center will support an initial 70 full-time technical and operational roles, scaling to around 175 direct jobs as the facility expands. Given the multiplier effect typically associated with data center ecosystems, each of these roles is estimated to generate six or more additional jobs across the regional economy, significantly amplifying the economic impact of the project.
The site will be constructed by a joint venture between Turner Construction Company and Wohlsen Construction, both highly respected firms with extensive experience in large-scale infrastructure projects. The venture ensures that local workers and contractors will play a central role in the realization of this next-generation facility.
A Vote of Confidence in Pennsylvania’s Economic Future
State and national leaders were quick to praise CoreWeave’s decision to invest in Pennsylvania, citing the project as evidence of the Commonwealth’s growing strength in the innovation economy.
“I’m thrilled to welcome this transformative investment in our great Commonwealth,” said Senator Dave McCormick, who also emphasized the strategic significance of AI development. “This Energy and Innovation Summit is a powerful testament to Pennsylvania’s readiness and ability to lead—to generate thousands of good-paying jobs, to unleash our incredible energy resources, and to power the next AI and economic revolution. I’m deeply grateful to CoreWeave for their tremendous commitment to Pennsylvania’s future.”
Governor Josh Shapiro added, “Pennsylvania is competing again and bringing in billions of dollars in new investment to the Commonwealth to support our technology sector. CoreWeave’s $6 billion investment will continue to build on that progress — creating good-paying jobs as Pennsylvania workers build, maintain, and operate a new AI data center in Lancaster County.”
Governor Shapiro also emphasized his administration’s broader commitment to integrating AI into state governance in a safe, responsible, and people-focused manner. “We’re leading the way on responsible use of AI — keeping people at the center of Pennsylvania’s AI strategy. Our efforts include investments in workforce development, expanding energy infrastructure, streamlining permitting and licensing, and positioning Pennsylvania as a national energy and technology leader.”
Anchoring AI Innovation in the Mid-Atlantic
The new Lancaster facility is designed to help establish Pennsylvania — and the broader Mid-Atlantic region — as a strategic hub for the global AI economy. With its robust infrastructure and geographic location, the site offers the proximity, power capacity, and talent pool needed to support sustained innovation in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and high-performance cloud computing.
CoreWeave is working closely with developers Chirisa Technology Parks and Machine Investment Group, who co-own the site. The firms have committed to partnering on community engagement initiatives, workforce development strategies, and educational outreach programs to ensure the long-term impact of the project is inclusive and locally grounded.
“This data center isn’t just an investment in physical infrastructure—it’s an investment in the people, economy, and technological future of the Mid-Atlantic,” said a representative from Chirisa Technology Parks. “We are proud to be working with CoreWeave to bring this vision to life.”
Expanding CoreWeave’s National Footprint
The Lancaster site will be a critical addition to CoreWeave’s rapidly growing network of AI data centers. The company currently operates 33 facilities, including 28 within the United States, forming one of the most advanced and AI-optimized cloud infrastructures in the country.
As AI models grow larger and more complex, CoreWeave’s mission is to scale cloud compute solutions that are purpose-built for AI and machine learning applications. The company’s infrastructure supports high-throughput workloads in natural language processing, computer vision, drug discovery, scientific computing, and next-generation enterprise software.
Through this investment, CoreWeave is demonstrating its continued commitment to building future-ready digital infrastructure where it’s needed most — across critical U.S. economic corridors like Pennsylvania’s. The Lancaster data center will play a vital role in meeting increasing national and global demands for AI compute, helping the U.S. maintain its competitive edge in the digital age.
A Vision for AI-Powered National Security and Prosperity
The timing of CoreWeave’s announcement reflects a growing national awareness of the importance of domestic AI infrastructure in securing economic competitiveness and national security. Public and private sector leaders are aligned in their understanding that AI is not just a commercial frontier — it is a geopolitical and strategic imperative.
With the Lancaster data center, CoreWeave is setting a new standard for how public-private collaboration can drive innovation, job creation, and secure technological leadership in a fast-moving, high-stakes global environment.
As the company prepares to break ground on the facility, the project already stands as a compelling example of how the AI revolution can be made real at the local level—through investment, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to building a resilient, forward-looking economy.
