MIDAS Ireland Editor, Author at MIDAS Ireland

2024

Congratulations to our MIDAS member, Equal1 -Irish Quantum computing company, who has just signed a collaboration deal with NVIDIA.

Irish quantum computing company Equal1 has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with chipmaker giant Nvidia to collaboratively work together on furthering Quantum Computing. The two technology companies will collaborate on Quantum technology use cases, business models and proof of concept, with a particular focus on the integration and validation Read more…

By MIDAS Ireland Editor, 2 weeks27th September 2024 ago

2024

Silicon Isle Ireland’s semiconductor opportunity (via @KPMG_Ireland ):

As the global semiconductor industry booms, Ireland has significant opportunities to play a part on the world stage. Our Strategy team take a look at Ireland’s potential as a semiconductor hub. Semiconductor growth: the sky’s the limit Ireland already occupies a sizeable portion of advanced semiconductor manufacturing and research and Read more…

By MIDAS Ireland Editor, 2 weeks27th September 2024 ago

2024

Lero and Arm team up to reduce road accidents with AI

The four-year research project aims to create advances in car cameras and AI to enhance how automated vehicles react to their surroundings. Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland research centre for software, has partnered with semiconductor giant Arm to improve road safety in automated vehicles. The two entities have teamed up Read more…

By MIDAS Ireland Editor, 2 months ago

2024

European Chips Diversity Alliance (ECDA)

The European Chips Diversity Alliance (ECDA) is an innovative and robust partnership between academia and industry in the microelectronics sector to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion and to lower barriers to participation for under-represented groups that constitute the MISSING TALENT for the growth and competitiveness of microelectronics in the continent. Read more…

By MIDAS Ireland Editor, 2 months7th August 2024 ago

2024

Chips with everything: Ireland’s Semiconductor Story

With its decades-long track record in semiconductors, Ireland can play a critical role in meeting the industry’s challenges, from supply chain resilience to innovating with new technologies like quantum computing and AI. Semiconductors are everywhere: as our world becomes more digital, it’s driving up demand for chips which in turn Read more…

By MIDAS Ireland Editor, 4 months24th June 2024 ago

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Photo Gallery – 2023 MIDAS Ireland Conference

By MIDAS Ireland Editor, 11 months23rd November 2023 ago

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Photo Gallery – Speakers at 2023 MIDAS Ireland Conference

By MIDAS Ireland Editor, 11 months23rd November 2023 ago

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71% of engineering companies predict growth in 2023

A new survey from Engineers Ireland shows that 71% of engineering firms see potential for growth this year. But a slightly higher percentage – 72% – are concerned that a shortage of engineering talent will be a major barrier to acheiving that growth. The top skills that are being sought Read more…

By MIDAS Ireland Editor, 1 year28th June 2023 ago

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Congratulations to Analog Devices on the great news today for Limerick and Ireland – 600 jobs set for Limerick as tech firm to invest €630m.

Analog Devices, one of the biggest tech companies in the country has announced a €630m investment plan in a new research and development facility at its Limerick plant. It is anticipated it means an extra 600 jobs, bringing employment at its Limerick plant to over 2,000. Analog Devices has been Read more…

By MIDAS Ireland Editor, 1 year15th May 2023 ago

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Congratulations to Movano Health a MIDAS Ireland member company who recently announced the expansion of its Cork, Ireland Office.

Pleasanton, California – April 5 2023 – Movano Health, a purpose-driven healthcare solutions company at the intersection of medical and consumer devices and makers of the Evie Ring, today announces its plan to grow its Irish subsidiary to more than 20 employees over the next four years or more. The Read more…

By MIDAS Ireland Editor, 2 years5th April 2023 ago