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
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.
- 75+ years record in attracting and retaining top-tier foreign direct investment
- 50+ year history of successful growth, development and investment in semiconductors
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
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
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
