EnSilica Expands Design Capabilities with New Cambridge Engineering Hub

New Cambridge Engineering Hub

Fabless semiconductor company EnSilica has announced the opening of a new engineering hub in Cambridge, marking a strategic expansion into one of the UK’s most prominent tech hubs. The move aims to bolster its design capabilities in millimetre wave (mmWave) and radio frequency (RF) integrated circuits, technologies crucial to the future of telecommunications and data transfer.

This expansion comes amid rising customer demand for mmWave and RF solutions, which EnSilica has identified as key growth areas for the company.

Backed by UK Space Agency and Growing Market Demand

The launch of the Cambridge facility was made possible by a £10 million contract secured in February from the UK Space Agency, which is supporting EnSilica’s efforts to develop advanced semiconductors compatible with British and European satellite constellations.

In addition to public funding, EnSilica cited strong contract momentum and a string of recent customer wins as contributing factors in funding the new site.

“We are delighted to have not only secured a team of highly skilled engineers at a time when there is a very real shortage of engineering talent in the UK, but also to establish a firm base in an established UK tech hub like Cambridge,” said Ian Lankshear, CEO of EnSilica. “By further expanding our engineering knowhow across the satellite and communications market, I believe that this investment will enable the business to capitalise further on very real and near-term growth opportunities.”

Strengthening Talent and R&D

The new facility will initially bring on six new engineers, expanding EnSilica’s total workforce to 190 employees. This investment positions the company to attract further talent and strengthen its R&D efforts in high-demand semiconductor technologies.

Cambridge, known for its strong ecosystem of innovation and deep tech, provides an ideal environment for EnSilica to continue scaling its capabilities.

Positive Market Reaction

Following the announcement, EnSilica’s shares rose over 4%, signaling investor confidence in the company’s strategic direction and long-term growth prospects.