Ericsson To Relocate Midlands Research And Development Site

The company will move to a nearby IDA Ireland campus in Athlone.

Ericsson is announcing plans to relocate its Midlands Research and Development site.

The company is set to move its Athlone base to a new, state-of-the-art innovation hub on the nearby IDA Ireland campus.

The new facility aims to further deepen Ericsson's longstanding ties with Ireland and deliver advanced networking solutions for service providers across over 180 countries.

Over €3 billion has been invested into Athlone since 2000, with the company employing more than 1,300 people.

Peter Burke, TD, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Ireland, said: "I warmly welcome Ericsson's continued commitment to Athlone, with the relocation of its R&D centre to a new local site. This investment reflects the confidence that leading international companies have in Ireland's business environment, skilled talent base, and innovation ecosystem. Ericsson has been an important partner in Ireland's success story for more than 50 years, and this announcement further cements the Athlone site's position as a centre of excellence for advanced research and development with global impact. The Government, through IDA Ireland, is committed to supporting investments such as this that drive innovation, create opportunities, and strengthen regional economic development."

Mary Buckley, Executive Director, IDA Ireland, said: "Ericsson's decision to relocate its global R&D headquarters in Athlone, a key centre for the development and delivery of AI-enabled software and autonomous network solutions, to a new state-of-the-art facility at the IDA Ireland Business and Technology Park is a superb endorsement of Ireland's position as a leading location for technology innovation. It continues more than 50 years of innovation by Ericsson in Athlone and emphasises the depth of talent available in the Midlands. With more than €3 billion invested in Athlone since 2000, Ericsson has made a really important contribution to the region's economy and will continue to be an integral part of its technology ecosystem. I wish the team continued success."

Jenny Lindqvist, Senior Vice President and Head of Business Area Cloud Software and Services, Ericsson, said: "Ericsson's new Athlone facility is a significant milestone in our longstanding partnership with Ireland. This investment will empower our teams to develop and deliver AI-enabled software and autonomous network solutions for customers globally. Our commitment to Athlone reflects the strength of Ireland's talent, collaborative innovation environment, and our shared ambition to lead the future of secure and intelligent networks."