Richardson Economic Development Department

Richardson continues to build connections with innovators looking to grow in the U.S.

The 2026 Global Business Meetup Program visited The IQ®HQ to explore the city’s technology ecosystem and potential business expansion opportunities. Entrepreneurs from leading Korean technology universities represented industries including AI, software, healthcare, biotech, aerospace, energy and smart infrastructure.

As part of the visit, the delegation met with UT Dallas entrepreneurs from the Venture Development Center and IQ®HQ Catalyst to exchange ideas and make connections within Richardson’s innovation community.

Visits like this create opportunities to introduce international companies and entrepreneurs to Richardson’s talent, research institutions, business resources, and established technology community, while building relationships that can support future investment and growth.

We invite you to join us at our next PM Pints, coming up on August 27! 🍻

Join us at The IQ®HQ for a fireside chat with Jeff Price of UT Dallas and Chris Shacklett exploring how virtual reality, augmented reality, digital twins and simulation are transforming the way we learn, work and experience the world.

As Director of the VAST Lab, Price leads research at the intersection of design and technology, developing immersive applications across education, business, art and recreation.

PM Pints is a free event at The IQ®HQ that offers networking opportunities for local business leaders and other professionals who call Richardson or The IQ® home.

Register today: bit.ly/3RR2GUL

Thursday, August 27 | 5-7 p.m. | The IQ®HQ, 1302 E. Collins Blvd.

A strong business ecosystem is built through connections between entrepreneurs, investors, established companies, and community partners.

As the region celebrates Startup Week, The IQ®HQ brought together founders, investors, and local partners last night to highlight technologies and services being developed right now.

Partners including Wells Fargo, UT Dallas Catalyst, Startup Runway and Angeles Investors helped support the evening and connect founders with resources that can help businesses grow.

By creating opportunities for companies to build relationships, access expertise and find new pathways forward, The IQ®HQ continues to strengthen Richardson’s innovation and business community.

Another strong signal today that Richardson remains a strategic location for high-tech industry, talent, and long-term growth: Texas Instruments has received a $33.6 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant to support expanded capacity and technology investments at its 300mm semiconductor wafer fab in Richardson.

The grant is part of a project expected to total $700 million in capital investment and will expand production capabilities for critical analog and embedded processing chips used in vehicles, smartphones, satellites, and countless other technologies that power everyday life.

TI’s continued investment in its Richardson operations reinforces our community’s long-standing role in advanced manufacturing, semiconductor innovation, and the technologies shaping the future.

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The City of Richardson’s Economic Development Department was honored to host delegates from Keelung City, Taiwan, before they made the journey home last week.

Representatives from the Keelung City government traveled from Taiwan to Texas for a signing ceremony establishing a Friendship City Agreement, which promotes collaboration in educational, cultural, artistic, and economic opportunities. Before returning home, Richardson Economic Development Director Chris Shacklett led the delegation on a private tour of The IQ®HQ, a hub that brings together Richardson’s Economic Development Department, UT Dallas Catalyst, DORADO 5G OpenLab, and Startup Runway under one roof.

With Richardson recognized by the Texas Legislature as the International Business Capital of North Texas, partnerships like these strengthen the city's global connections and create opportunities for collaboration with international businesses and communities.

A special thank you to the Greater Dallas Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce, UT Dallas Vice President for Research and Innovation Dr. Joseph Pancrazio, and OpenLab @ UT Dallas Director Dr. Andrea Fumagalli for helping make the delegation’s visit a memorable one.

The City of Richardson is proud to announce a new international partnership with Keelung City, Taiwan, through the signing of a Friendship City agreement.

Today, representatives from the Keelung City government visited Richardson to learn more about the community. The delegation began its visit at the City’s Public Safety Campus, where members were welcomed by Mayor Amir Omar, City Manager Don Magner, and personnel from the Richardson Police and Fire departments. The visit included an introduction to Richardson, as well as tours of the Public Safety Campus and Service Center.

This evening, Keelung City Mayor Hsieh and his delegation were welcomed to City Hall for a special Friendship City signing ceremony, where they were greeted by members of the Richardson City Council and City staff. During the event, both mayors signed Memorandum of Understanding documents establishing a framework for cooperation between the two communities. The agreement promotes friendship and mutual benefit through educational, cultural, arts and economic exchange.

With Richardson serving as the International Business Capital of North Texas, partnerships such as this help expand the City’s connections with international businesses and communities.

A special thank-you goes to the Greater Dallas Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce for coordinating this overseas visit. The City also extends its appreciation to Mayor Hsieh and the Keelung City delegation for visiting Richardson and helping launch this new partnership.

Richardson looks forward to building lasting connections and creating new opportunities through this relationship!