The expansion will enable the premises to support at least 70 highly skilled research and development roles.
European full-stack semiconductor company Openchip has today (4 December) announced the expansion of its Limerick-based operations with the opening of a new design centre, in the Gardens International building on Henry Street.
Currently the space holds roughly 40 experienced research and development staff, a number which Openchip has stated is “expected to grow to 70 within the coming year”. Openchip’s Irish operations already include senior leadership across product management, hardware and software engineering, architecture and sustainability.
Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, Openchip has more than 350 employees across sites in Spain, Italy, Poland, Belgium, France, Germany, and Ireland and is recognised by the European Commission as an Important Project of Common European Interest. The project is supported by IDA Ireland.
On a visit to the company’s new Limerick site, Peter Burke, the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, TD, stated, “The opening of Openchip’s new design centre in Limerick is another strong endorsement of Ireland’s global reputation as a hub for research and development in semiconductor and advanced technologies.
“Openchip’s innovation will power the next generation of AI and supercomputing systems across Europe and through its involvement with the Commission’s Important Project of Common European Interest will play a vital role in ensuring Europe’s place in advanced computing.”
He further explained the investment into the Irish facilities, brings the country into alignment with plans for Silicon Island: Ireland’s National Semiconductor Strategy. He said this “positions Ireland at the forefront of emerging technologies, fostering a supportive environment which will promote investment in chip design, research and advanced manufacturing capabilities.”
Cesc Guim, the CEO of Openchip added, “Openchip’s growth is vital for achieving European digital sovereignty. Our expansion, including strategic locations in Europe, like Ireland, is key to building the robust, homegrown semiconductor, AI and advanced technologies ecosystem Europe needs. By growing together, we will deliver the next generation of high-performance full-stack systems on chip and software innovation to contribute to Europe’s technological sovereignty.”
The global semiconductor space has seen significant evolution over the course of the last year, as organisations within this sector have invested heavily in advancing their capabilities and surpassing important milestones.
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