MIDAS

MIDAS Ireland (Microelectronic Industry Design Association) is a joint industry and academic organisation which defines and develops the future direction of Integrated Circuit design in Ireland. MIDAS as an organisation was launched in February 2001 by the Minister of Enterprise, Trade & Employment Mary Harney TD. It is a national cluster consisting of the microelectronics design companies and third level institutions in Ireland, building on the already-strong relationships between them. In 2008 the membership consists of 7 industry members, 18 associated members (High Potential Startup Companies) and 17 academic members representing all the courses in Ireland that produce electronic engineering graduates.

For further information on MIDAS Ireland log on to their website: www.midasireland.com