The irish Government has approved a major expansion of Tyndall National Institute, a move the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, says will strengthen Ireland’s position in semiconductor research and accelerate the national ambition to build a ‘Silicon Ireland’. The project marks a significant milestone in advancing Ireland’s leadership in semiconductor innovation and advanced manufacturing and is the first flagship development to progress under Minister Lawless’ new research infrastructure and talent initiative, INSPIRE.

The expansion will double Tyndall’s physical footprint and enhance its capacity to lead in advanced semiconductor research and innovation from Materials‑to‑Systems, ensuring Ireland remains a key player in the global semiconductor ecosystem. It will also create new opportunities for collaboration, talent development and industry partnerships.

The project will

• Strengthen Ireland’s national research infrastructure in semiconductors and related technologies
• Support balanced regional growth by expanding research capacity and capability
• Increase research impact, enterprise engagement and international competitiveness
• Underpin industrial development in key enabling technologies that drive advances in computing, artificial intelligence and communications – linchpins of the knowledge economy