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Why Ireland for semiconductor investment

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Why Ireland for semiconductor investment

  • See why the World’s Leading Semiconductor Companies Choose Ireland

  • Tap into a dynamic talent pool that scales with your ambitions and adapts to your needs

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A Global Semiconductor Cluster

Globally recognised names have chosen Ireland for major design and manufacturing operations, including Europe’s most advanced €30 billion fab and foundry facility. Ireland is home to over 250 companies across the semiconductor value chain, ranks in the top three EU destinations for semiconductor foreign direct investment, and boasts one of the world’s most advanced semiconductor construction and engineering capabilities. Ireland is home to:

  • 15 of the top 30 global semiconductor companies
  • 3 of the world’s top 4 AI chip designers
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A Proven Track Record

Ireland is an EU recognised semiconductor cluster. By setting up here, you’ll become part of a global hub for strategic activities of world-leading semiconductor companies, including EDA, AI chip design, advanced manufacturing, and hardware and software R&D.

  • 70+ years record in attracting and retaining top-tier foreign direct investment
  • 50+ year history of successful growth, development and investment in semiconductors
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Cutting-Edge Research

Publicly funded Irish research centres support and complement corporations’ own R&D activities in Ireland, with further direct access to EU funding programmes such as the CHIPS Act, IPCEI, and Horizon KDT. A National Semiconductor Competence Centre is in development.

  • Tyndall National Institute (TNI) is among Europe’s leading electronics and photonics research centres.
  • Ireland is actively pursuing EU Chips Act opportunities, including 3 pan-European Pilot Lines
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Government Supporting Industry

The Irish Government has prioritised the continued success of the semiconductor sector and supports its ongoing growth in partnership with industry, academia, and key stakeholders. This includes the launch of the Government-backed National Semiconductor Strategy 2025, which outlines Ireland’s roadmap to becoming a global semiconductor leader, aligning with the European Chips Act.

  • Highly competitive financial incentives for carrying out R&D in Ireland
  • Numerous serviced landbanks ready for largescale manufacturing investment
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World-Class Talent

With one of the strongest talent pipelines for STEM in Europe with a talent pool that can scale with talent demand, Ireland’s chip sector benefits from high levels of support for skills programmes and is underpinned by a dynamic domestic sector and the industry grouping association MIDAS Ireland.

  • 20,000+ people are employed in the semiconductor sector.
  • MIDAS Skillnet training programme delivering specialised programmes on Embedded Systems, RF, Analog & Digital IC Design and many more

Since 1976, Ireland has been a critical innovation centre for ADI, thanks to its strong academic and research organisations, business ecosystem, and progressive government leadership. This next-generation semiconductor manufacturing facility and expanded R&D team will further extend ADI Limerick’s global influence.

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The European asset management HQ for the group set up in Dublin in 1997

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There’s an old Irish saying that a good start is half the work; it’s proven true for HubSpot when setting up its international base.

There’s an old Irish saying that a good start is half the work; it’s proven true for HubSpot when setting up its international base.

The HubSpot team in Ireland is an incredibly talented and passionate group that thrives on providing tailored solutions to individual customer challenges, all of which adds up to making a big impact globally.
Medical devices maker chooses Ireland as its European manufacturing hub

Medical devices maker chooses Ireland as its European manufacturing hub

This state-of-the-art factory will play a critical role in allowing Dexcom to meet the growing demand for its continuous glucose monitoring systems across key markets in Europe… Factory 4 is being built in the med tech powerhouse region on the West Coast of Ireland, where Dexcom is already making a strong impact in the community.
Pharma giant’s 60-year history of investing in Ireland

Pharma giant’s 60-year history of investing in Ireland

The NGSC in Dublin is Novartis’s leading digital science centre globally. This is due to the fact that there is such a large amount of digital talent and a significant tech ecosystem in Ireland... We have an innovative team of data scientists and data managers who are harnessing the power of digital to revolutionise the way that we manage disease and ultimately get our medicines to patients faster.

Cloud leader has invested $2billion+ in its Irish operations

Cloud leader has invested $2billion+ in its Irish operations

There is an abundance of talent in Ireland which helped us to exceed our talent growth targets ahead of schedule. Ireland is a great place to do business, the country’s creative culture and diverse pool of technical skills make it an ideal location for our rapidly expanding business
eSentire's Cork site has become a service delivery centre of excellence and now employs 52 people

eSentire's Cork site has become a service delivery centre of excellence and now employs 52 people

There’s a global shortage of cybersecurity professionals, it’s well documented that it’s very hard to hire and retain cybersecurity professionals. We’ve been able to hire very high-quality talent, who are doing a great job. There’s a very strong work ethic and culture here, eSentire has several very, very strong partnerships, and I emphasise the word ‘partnership’. A good example is Munster Technological University: they have what I would describe as the leading programme in cybersecurity in Ireland, hands down.

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