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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

Source the skills you need to make your investment in Ireland a success

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Source the skills you need to make your investment in Ireland a success

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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, and 250+ companies across the value chain. 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.

  • 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, 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, 10% of Europe’s workforce.
  • A talent pool that can scale with talent demand (34,000 semiconductor workforce by 2040, KPMG ‘24).

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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Success Stories: Hear from leaders calling Ireland home

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Boulder Media
HPE
NetApp
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Vanta is a startup focused on automating cybersecurity compliance

Vanta is a startup focused on automating cybersecurity compliance

We have a talent pool that allows us to serve a large population in a very effective way, both with language and specialisation skills like sales or customer success.
Boulder Media is one of the largest animation studios Ireland

Boulder Media is one of the largest animation studios Ireland

Remaining successful in the thriving global animation industry is largely down to attracting and retaining high quality talent, making the studio the best place to produce a project. Partnering this talent with high quality projects allows Boulder Media to create the best content, entertaining audiences all over the world on a daily basis.

50+ years for HPE in Ireland

50+ years for HPE in Ireland

Ireland has an incredible technology-focused economy and a highly skilled workforce, and our investment in the country will further develop the country as a critical market for HPE’s global business, as well as benefitting our customers, partners, team members and the citizens of Ireland.

Company set up European HQ in Cork in 2022

Company set up European HQ in Cork in 2022

Cork has become the global hub of choice for international headquarters of technology companies, home to over 100 technology companies. With over 40,000 students across Cork’s two universities, NetApp’s decision to base its international headquarters in Cork provides access to a talent pool that is truly worthy of supporting the robust and evolving technology market. As well as being a part of the vibrant emerging business scene in Cork, NetApp’s hybrid working model means there are opportunities for technical and non-technical candidates across Ireland.
Irish operations are at the core of Dell Technologies global business supporting key functions

Irish operations are at the core of Dell Technologies global business supporting key functions

Ireland has evolved and has established itself as a global digital leader. You’ve got a young and highly educated population and Ireland is a natural bridge between North America and Europe, and it helps us take care of our customers on both sides of the Atlantic. And of course serve the 500 million people in the EU from our Irish operations.
Continued expansion at four Irish sites over 20+ years

Continued expansion at four Irish sites over 20+ years

Ireland’s tech ecosystem and financial services credentials alongside Kilkenny’s central location and access to talent from third level institutions in Dublin, Carlow, Waterford and beyond were all compelling factors in our location decision
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