Tyndall National Institute - New Facility

This project involves the development of a new purpose-built research facility of approximately 17,500m² on UCC's North Mall Campus, located on the opposite bank of the River Lee from the existing Tyndall National Institute (TNI) on Dyke's Parade.

The building will range in height from four storeys at the eastern end to seven storeys at the western end and will incorporate the lower single-storey element of the existing Bottling Plant into its design. The new facility will provide advanced laboratories, specialist research spaces, collaborative innovation areas, and enhanced facilities to support engagement with industry partners, start-ups, and enterprise clients. It will also include seminar rooms, offices, exhibition space, and a café.

As part of the project, the existing car parking facilities will be relocated and consolidated into a central parking area providing 154 parking spaces.

The building has been designed to accommodate a doubling of TNI's capacity, strengthening Ireland's position in strategically important sectors such as semiconductors while supporting economic growth and job creation for years to come.

In recognition of the project's strategic importance, the Irish Government committed €100 million in capital funding in February 2026.

Project Team

Tim Cronin, Interim Director Buildings & Estates, UCC

Finbarr Wall, Deputy Capital Projects Officer, Capital Projects, UCC

Design Team 

Current Project Status

The project is currently under construction and is set to be delivered in Q4. 2028.