# Silicon Labs semiconductor R&D expansion in Austin > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/silicon-labs-semiconductor-rd-expansion-in-austin > Updated: 2026-09-07T10:14:50.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Silicon Labs has opened the Austin Innovation Center, a new research and development laboratory at its headquarters in Austin, Texas. The facility focuses on the design, testing, and validation of advanced semiconductors for wireless Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The expansion was supported by a $23 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF), established under the Texas CHIPS Act. This funding enabled the company to upgrade equipment to accommodate more advanced wafer process technology nodes. The laboratory is intended to support the company’s wireless portfolio, including its Series 3 platform, which integrates wireless connectivity with security and AI capabilities. These technologies are aimed at sectors such as smart homes, industrial equipment, healthcare, and smart cities. The increased capacity is expected to accelerate product development and shorten the timeline from chip design to commercial availability. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: Silicon Labs opens new semiconductor R&D lab in Austin Silicon Labs has opened a new R&D laboratory in Austin, Texas, supported by a $23 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund to advance wireless IoT semiconductor technology. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/silicon-labs-opens-new-semiconductor-rd-lab-in-austin ### 2026-09-04: Silicon Labs opens new Austin R&D center with Texas CHIPS Act support Silicon Labs has opened a new R&D laboratory in Austin, Texas, supported by a $23 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund to advance wireless chip design and IoT technology. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/silicon-labs-opens-new-austin-rd-center-with-texas-chips-act-support --- Cite as: Silicon Labs semiconductor R&D expansion in Austin. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/silicon-labs-semiconductor-rd-expansion-in-austin