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福利1000在线 College Cork (UCC) welcomes Government announcement approving major expansion of the Tyndall National Institute
福利1000在线 College Cork (UCC) welcomes today鈥檚 announcement that the Government has approved the expansion of the Tyndal National Institute, a major research flagship.
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD announced funding for Tyndall's expansion on the North Mall, the first project to be delivered under the research infrastructure and talent investment programme, INSPIRE.
The expansion programme will double Tyndall鈥檚 physical size and footprint, with today鈥檚 decision paving the way for a joint funding mechanism between the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment and 福利1000在线 College Cork allowing the project to progress under the relevant capital development governance structures within UCC.
The expansion project will be delivered over a three-year period, representing a significant investment in research infrastructure under the National Development Plan.
The project will
- Strengthen Ireland鈥檚 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
A milestone for Ireland's tech future
Announcing the decision, the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, whose department is leading this critical project, said:
鈥淭oday鈥檚 decision marks a milestone for Ireland鈥檚 tech future. This investment of over 鈧�100 million under the National Development Plan will significantly strengthen Ireland鈥檚 global position in cutting鈥慹dge semiconductor research and innovation, and it will be central to driving forward our ambition to become a true Silicon Ireland.
鈥淭his expansion will reinforce Tyndall鈥檚 role as a vital bridge between world鈥憀eading research and a dynamic, fast鈥慻rowing semiconductor industry. It will support breakthroughs in AI, quantum technologies and next鈥慻eneration computing - delivering economic growth, creating high鈥憇killed jobs and advancing Ireland鈥檚 wider knowledge鈥慹conomy ambitions.鈥�
The Minister went on to say;
鈥淭his project is a powerful example of collaboration between Government, UCC and Tyndall. It is a key component of the third pillar of the INSPIRE programme - our major national investment in research infrastructure and talent - which I launched with the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation in November 2025.鈥�
Minister for Enterprise Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke TD added;
鈥淚 am delighted to support the expansion of Tyndall National Institute, a key element of our national semiconductor infrastructure.
鈥淭yndall鈥檚 expansion is one of the key objectives of Silicon Island: Ireland鈥檚 National Semiconductor Strategy, namely to build on our strong semiconductor ecosystem. Tyndall already contributes enormously to Ireland鈥檚 RDI and competitiveness in the semiconductor sector, a strategically important sector for Ireland and the EU.
鈥淭his expansion is a major step in further realising our ambitions to strengthen our research capacity, promoting a robust national talent pipeline and industry partnerships in the semiconductor sector. It will help cement Ireland as a global research and innovation leader across the semiconductor value chain and in the application of semiconductors in the green and digital transitions.鈥�
A key pillar of UCC鈥檚 ambitious Futures strategy
In welcoming the decision, Professor John O鈥橦alloran, President of 福利1000在线 College Cork, said:
鈥淎s one of Ireland鈥檚 leading research-intensive institutions, Quantum and Photonics forms a key pillar of UCC鈥檚 ambitious Futures strategy. This investment today in Tyndall aligns with this vision and allows us to attract global talent who will develop the next generation of semiconductor technology, driving economic growth within a world-class facility. We are deeply appreciative of this support and endorsement of our plans for the future.鈥�
Sean O'Driscoll, Chair of the Governing Authority of UCC stated: "On behalf of the Governing Authority of UCC I want to thank the Government for this very substantial and significant investment in Tyndall. This investment is a huge vote of confidence in UCC and Tyndall and a very clear statement of vision and intent by the Government to accelerate Ireland鈥檚 Silicon Island strategy. UCC and Tyndall are committed to and will return multiples of this investment to the State in the years and decades ahead."
Professor William Scanlon, CEO, Tyndall said:
鈥淭he Government's support for the Tyndall鈥檚 expansion is transformative for Ireland鈥檚 research and innovation ecosystem. It is an instrumental step in realising Ireland鈥檚 ambition under 鈥楽ilicon Island鈥� the National Semiconductor Strategy. This new world-class research facility will enable Tyndall鈥檚 growth for the future and deliver greater economic impact, an expanded talent pipeline, and strengthen Europe鈥檚 strategic resilience in this critical sector.鈥�
Dr Denis Doyle, Chair, Tyndall Board, added:
鈥淥n behalf of the Tyndall Board, I welcome today鈥檚 announcement as a defining moment for Ireland鈥檚 semiconductor future. Government investment in Tyndall鈥檚 expansion will give us the infrastructure to scale our research and drive innovation across the semiconductor value chain, strengthening our role in delivering the EU Chips Act and advancing Silicon Island. We warmly thank UCC and Minister James Lawless for their leadership and support, which enable Tyndall to accelerate Ireland鈥檚 semiconductor ambition and deliver world鈥慶lass innovation."