In 2025, IBM spent 8.32 billion U.S. dollars on research, development, and engineering. IBM ranks among the leading recipients of U.S. patents, reflecting its long-standing strength in research and innovation. Many of IBM’s projects in development are related to hybrid cloud solutions, AI, blockchain, and quantum computing.
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IBM. (March 4, 2026). IBM research, development, and engineering expenditure worldwide from 2005 to 2025 (in billion U.S. dollars) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 15, 2026, from /statistics/274821/ibms-expenditure-on-research-and-development-since-2005/
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