Tyndall Celebrates Record Year
Tyndall Celebrates Record Year with Launch of Three Semiconductor Start-ups
Cork-based Tyndall National Institute has marked a milestone year for Ireland’s semiconductor industry with the launch of three new spin-out companies, underscoring the growing strength of the country's home-grown chip technology sector.
According to its latest annual report, 2025 was Tyndall’s most successful year yet for commercialisation. The institute announced the creation of Vivid Photonics, PulpoSemi, and Endurance Semiconductors, all established to bring semiconductor technologies developed in Ireland to global markets.
The achievements were further recognised when all three companies secured places in the inaugural ChipStart EU Programme, Europe’s first incubator focused exclusively on semiconductor start-ups. Tyndall spin-outs represented a quarter of all successful applicants to the programme.
Tyndall, which operates through a partnership between University College Cork and the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, also pointed to the launch of Silicon Island: Ireland’s National Semiconductor Strategy as a significant development for the sector.
The report highlights Tyndall’s contribution not only to research and innovation but also to economic growth. During 2025, the institute worked directly with 98 industry partners, attracted €8.5 million in industry funding, and played a key role in establishing Ireland’s Chips Competence Centre. The centre supports semiconductor businesses through funding, mentoring, training, and market access initiatives designed to help companies scale and compete internationally.
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