Semiconductor research drives record year for Tyndall centre
Tyndall National Institute has today published its 2025 Annual Report, marking a landmark year for research, innovation and industry engagement, highlighted by the launch of three new semiconductor spin-out companies and growing evidence of Ireland’s emerging indigenous semiconductor sector. Tyndall is a partnership between the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and University College Cork.
In what was Tyndall’s most successful year for commercialisation activity to date, Vivid Photonics, PulpoSemi and Endurance Semiconductors were established to bring breakthrough Irish semiconductor technologies to global markets.
All three companies were selected for the inaugural ChipStart EU Programme, Europe’s first incubator dedicated to semiconductor start-ups, with Tyndall spin-outs accounting for 25% of the successful applicants selected from across Europe.
The achievement comes at an important time for Ireland’s semiconductor ecosystem, demonstrating that semiconductors are not solely the domain of multinational corporations but also represent a significant opportunity for indigenous enterprise creation and growth.
Dr Patrick Morrissey, director of innovation & industry engagement, Tyndall, said: “The success of these spin-outs demonstrates the tremendous potential of Ireland’s indigenous semiconductor sector and its contribution to delivering the Silicon Island ambition of doubling the industry by 2040. Tyndall is uniquely positioned to accelerate that growth by converting cutting edge research into high-impact companies, supporting entrepreneurial talent, and connecting start-ups with global innovation networks.”
The report highlights how Tyndall’s impact extends beyond research excellence into economic development. During 2025, Tyndall engaged directly with 98 industry partners, secured €8.5 million in industry funding, and helped establish Ireland’s Chips Competence Centre (I-C3), which provides funding, mentoring, training and market-access supports to semiconductor companies seeking to scale.
A major milestone during the year was the publication and launch of the National Semiconductor Strategy, which positions Ireland to capture new opportunities under the European Chips Act. Tyndall played a central role in shaping the strategy and was selected to host its national launch, further reinforcing the institute’s position at the heart of Ireland’s semiconductor ecosystem.
Prof William Scanlon, CEO, Tyndall, said: “The momentum created in 2025 positions Tyndall strongly for the years ahead. As Ireland continues to expand its semiconductor capabilities, our focus is on supporting industry, developing talent, commercialising research and helping more indigenous technology companies emerge and scale.”
Tyndall’s Annual Report 2025 also reports record research income, major European funding successes, continued progress on Tyndall’s campus expansion, and significant achievements across research excellence, international engagement, people and culture, and infrastructure development.
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