European chip developer Openchip has launched a new design centre in Limerick, Ireland, set to grow its workforce to 70 over the coming year.

The facility, located in the Gardens International building on Henry Street, combines state-of-the-art laboratories with modern office space and currently hosts 40 R&D staff.

Openchip integrates in-house designed, high-performance RISC-V–based accelerators and systems-on-chip with a full-stack software platform. The company is recognised by the European Commission as an Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI), supporting large-scale industrial collaborations across the EU.

CEO Cesc Guim said: "Our expansion, including strategic locations in Europe like Ireland, is key to building the robust, homegrown semiconductor, AI and advanced technologies ecosystem Europe needs." He added: "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."

Chief Product Officer Robin Giller highlighted: "There is an incredible opportunity to help drive Europe’s AI infrastructure direction, and our Ireland operations are at the forefront of this effort, with our highly skilled workforce and ecosystem of partners."

The project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. Enterprise Minister Peter Burke described the opening as a "strong endorsement of Ireland’s global reputation as a hub for research and development in semiconductor and advanced technologies."

Openchip’s Limerick centre strengthens operational excellence in chip design and AI, serving as a critical hub for European innovation and high-performance technology development.

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