With its extensive history in semiconductors, Ireland is poised to play a crucial role in addressing industry challenges, from enhancing supply chain resilience to driving innovation in emerging technologies like quantum computing and AI.
Semiconductors are ubiquitous: as our world becomes increasingly digital, the demand for chips is rising, prompting efforts to secure reliable supply. As the industry prepares for its next phase of growth, Ireland’s 50-year legacy in electronics manufacturing provides a notable advantage.
Chips are appearing in surprising places: an average car contains between 300 and 1,000 semiconductor chips, while newer electric vehicles may have as many as 3,000. Whenever devices—ranging from smartphones to refrigerators—become ‘smart’, it’s the embedded semiconductors that enable their intelligence.