The launch of Tyndall 2030, Tyndall’s 5-year strategic plan sets out a clear roadmap to position Ireland at the forefront of the global semiconductor landscape, driving innovation, strengthening European digital sovereignty, and delivering long-term economic and societal impact.
By 2030, Tyndall will significantly scale its economic and societal impact, growing annual income to over €80 million and expanding its workforce by more than 30% to over 750 employees. Tyndall 2030 strengthens commercialisation, with 10 new spinouts, and the scaling up of over 30 Irish SMEs by improving access to infrastructure, expertise, and global networks.
The strategy, launched on Saturday, April 25th by An Taoiseach, Micheal Martin at Tyndall National Institute, with James Lawless TD, the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science also in attendance, marks a significant step forward in Ireland’s ambition to become a global leader in advanced technology, innovation and economic growth.
Semiconductors enable all forms of modern technology and are critical to everything from household appliances to medical devices, from AI agents to sustainable energy systems. As highlighted in Tyndall’s 2030 strategy, semiconductors are as fundamental to today’s world as electricity and water, enabling the development of advanced technologies and devices that have transformed many aspects of everyday life.
‘DRIVER OF TALENT’
Tyndall National Institute, headquartered in Cork, is widely recognised as a European and global leader in semiconductor research and advancement. The Institute’s success is built upon the firm foundations of a partnership between University College Cork and the Irish Government, specifically the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
Spanning the full technology value chain, from materials and device fabrication through to system-level applications, Tyndall plays a central role in Ireland’s semiconductor ecosystem. Powered by a diverse and highly skilled team, the institute is also a key driver of talent development.
With Tyndall 2030, the institute evolves from a centre of research excellence into a coordinated national platform, connecting ideas, academia, industry, and talent to deliver real-world impact at scale. The strategy includes the commitment to appoint 20 new Principal Scientists and 40 Senior Researchers, alongside the training of over 200 postgraduate students, ensuring a strong pipeline of future talent.
Central to the strategy is a significant expansion of Ireland’s semiconductor capability, through increased infrastructure, investment in research programmes, and the development of future talent. The plan includes growth in postgraduate and postdoctoral research, alongside the rollout of a Future Leaders Programme designed to equip the next generation of innovators and industry leaders.
At its core, Tyndall 2030 is designed to translate innovation into tangible economic outcomes, supporting foreign direct investment, scaling indigenous SMEs, and enabling the creation of spinout companies.
By acting as a bridge between academia and industry, Tyndall 2030 strategy will accelerate the development of new technologies into real-world applications, helping companies grow, creating high-value jobs, and strengthening Ireland’s position as a global innovation hub.
