December 17, 2025 /SemiMedia/ — Arm said it plans to launch its first chip IP research and development center in Hong Kong in 2026, marking an expansion of its engineering footprint as demand grows for AI-focused semiconductor architectures.

Hong Kong R&D expansion targets AI-focused chip architectures

The planned center will concentrate on advanced chip architecture design and artificial intelligence solutions, with additional exploration into Physical AI and robotics-related computing applications, the company said.

According to senior technical director Zou Wei, the Hong Kong facility is expected to grow to more than 100 staff within three years and will serve as a hub linking global technology resources with local innovation, supporting next-generation IP development.

NPU and robotics applications drive IP development strategy

Arm China is also accelerating collaboration with local universities and research institutes, targeting joint development in NPU IP design, intelligent computing architectures and robotics use cases, as part of efforts to improve computing efficiency and real-world deployment.

The company said it will support Hong Kong’s semiconductor and AI talent initiatives by assigning experienced engineers and managers to the city and offering industry-oriented internship programs in cooperation with academia and research organizations.