$4.2B
Pipeline Value
. . . .
 
Governor's Strategic Investment Initiative

Powering Missouri's
Digital Future
Through Data Infrastructure

Missouri's centralized portal for evaluating, tracking, and accelerating data center investment opportunities — driving economic growth, job creation, and technological leadership across the Show-Me State.

23 Active Projects
14K+ Jobs Projected
$4.2B Investment Pipeline
7 Counties Active
.Kansas City Hyperscale Campus — Under Review
.St. Louis AI Processing Hub — Pending Approval
.Springfield Colocation Center — Open
.Columbia Edge Computing Node — Active
.Joplin Renewable-Powered Data Park — New Submission
.Jefferson City Government Cloud Campus — In Negotiation
.Kansas City Hyperscale Campus — Under Review
.St. Louis AI Processing Hub — Pending Approval
.Springfield Colocation Center — Open
.Columbia Edge Computing Node — Active
.Joplin Renewable-Powered Data Park — New Submission
.Jefferson City Government Cloud Campus — In Negotiation
$1.8B
Approved Investments
Commitments secured to date
4,200+
Jobs Created
Direct & indirect employment
850MW
Power Capacity
Across committed facilities
6
Months Avg. Approval
Streamlined permitting process

Active Projects Awaiting
Governor's Review

Data center proposals spanning hyperscale facilities, AI infrastructure, and government cloud deployments across Missouri.

Colocation • New
Springfield Regional Colocation & Cloud Hub
Springfield, Greene County
$340MInvestment
80MWCapacity
1,200Jobs
Q2 2026Target Start

Regional colocation facility serving healthcare, finance, and government tenants. Green-certified with 100% renewable energy commitment and Tier III+ redundancy.

● Open for Review
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AI Infrastructure • Urgent
St. Louis AI & Advanced Computing District
St. Louis City, MO
$780MInvestment
220MWCapacity
2,800Jobs
3-PhaseBuildout

University-adjacent AI research campus with GPU cluster facilities. Partnership with WashU and UMSL for workforce pipeline. Time-sensitive federal co-funding window.

● Pending Approval
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Edge Computing • Mid-Size
Columbia Edge Network & University Data Center
Columbia, Boone County
$195MInvestment
45MWCapacity
680Jobs
18 mo.Completion

Edge computing facility co-located with MU research infrastructure. Supports autonomous vehicle data, smart agriculture analytics, and 5G backhaul processing.

● Open for Review
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Gov Cloud • State Priority
Jefferson City Secure Government Cloud Campus
Jefferson City, Cole County
$410MInvestment
95MWCapacity
920Jobs
FedRAMPCompliance

Purpose-built secure state government cloud with FedRAMP High authorization. Eliminates $80M/yr in existing legacy system costs while enabling digital government transformation.

● Under Review
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Why Missouri Is Built
for Data Infrastructure

Full investment guide →

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Competitive Energy Costs

Missouri's average industrial electricity rate of 6.2¢/kWh ranks among the nation's lowest — delivering 20–35% operational savings versus coastal markets for data-intensive workloads.

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Geographic Center of the Nation

Sub-15ms latency to 80% of US population. Missouri's central location makes it ideal for disaster recovery, CDN, and low-latency applications serving national audiences.

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Deep Workforce Pipeline

Home to 13 research universities producing 4,000+ STEM graduates annually. University of Missouri system partners directly with data center operators on curriculum and apprenticeship programs.

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Fast-Track Permitting

Governor's executive order streamlines data center approvals to under 6 months. Dedicated liaison team in the Office of Economic Development ensures zero bureaucratic delays.

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Attractive Tax Incentives

Missouri offers up to 100% sales tax exemption on servers and hardware, investment tax credits, and tailored enterprise zone benefits for qualifying data center projects.

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Renewable Energy Growth

Missouri's renewable energy portfolio expanding to 40% by 2030, with major solar and wind projects in development. Dedicated green power purchase agreements available for sustainability commitments.

From Submission to
Governor's Decision

A transparent, four-stage process designed to evaluate investments rigorously and move quickly.

01
Proposal Submission

Submit your investment proposal through this portal with project specifications, economic impact projections, and site details.

02
Technical & Economic Review

State economists and infrastructure experts assess feasibility, job impact, and strategic alignment over 60 days.

03
Interagency Coordination

DED, Public Service Commission, and relevant agencies align on permitting, incentives, and infrastructure requirements.

04
Governor's Decision

Final review and approval by the Governor's Office, with formal investment agreement and dedicated implementation liaison assigned.

Ready to Invest in Missouri's
Digital Infrastructure?

Join the growing roster of technology leaders choosing Missouri. Our team is ready to guide your project from concept to groundbreaking.