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IntelliEPI's management-team [Photo: IntelliEPI]
IntelliEPI IR Gets $100K RAMP Incentive to Advance Infrared Semiconductor Tech in Richardson
by Lance Murray | Sep 24, 2025
Fresh off a $2M Pentagon-backed grant and a $4.1M state award, this Richardson-based firm is carving out a high-tech niche in Texas' semiconductor corridor.
by Lance Murray |
Nov 13, 2024
With more than 30 offices in Texas, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, and Oklahoma, Halff is relocating its HQ to the Galatyn Commons office park. And the city of Richardson is stepping up with assistance to support Halff's "major investment."
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by David Seeley |
Aug 28, 2024
Founded in 2023, Frisco-based Startup Runway is an accelerator with a mission of promoting the growth of India-based companies and other international businesses it represents. Now ensconced at Richardson's IQ HQ, it aims to help the city boost its designation as the "International Business Capital of North Texas."
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 23, 2024
Chris Shacklett has served since February as interim director. Previously, he was assistant director of development services and planning for the North Texas city—one of many roles he's held there over the last 17 years.
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Robert Paiva, general manager of Celestica's Richardson operation [Courtesy photo]
Celestica To Expand North Texas Operations with High-Tech Manufacturing, Adding Over 150 Jobs in Richardson
by Lance Murray | Mar 7, 2024
Toronto-based Celestica produces "groundbreaking, state-of-the-art equipment" based on artificial intelligence learning systems for its U.S.-based customers. Its newly announced expansion is being fueled by an economic redevelopment agreement with the city of Richardson.
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by Lance Murray |
Jan 10, 2024
RAMP—the Richardson Research Award Match Program—aims to complement the federal Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs. Offering businesses matching grants of up to $150,000 per year, it's designed to attract and support research and development in Richardson, especially in The IQ—the city's Innovation Quarter.
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by David Seeley |
Jul 17, 2023
Described as "an innovative company with a global reach," Austin Circuit Design was founded in Austin in 1985 and moved to Garland following a 2015 acquisition. The advanced design and manufacturing firm specializes in mechanical, industrial, hardware, and software design. COO Mark Cottam says the new IQ location will help ACD continue to "drive strong company growth" and "focus on innovation."
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