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AI Factory Antenna in Ireland

Objective

"Ireland is actively building a connected national ecosystem for artificial intelligence (AI), where enterprise, research, and the public sector work together to drive innovation and tackle major economic, environmental and societal challenges. This collaboration supports Ireland's twin transition goals, digital and green transformation, across sectors like energy, agriculture, biodiversity, climate, healthcare, smart cities, Space, deeptech and manufacturing.

AI is a core part of Ireland's national digital strategy, ""AI – Here for Good"", and is now closely linked with efforts in advanced computing, data governance, quantum technologies, space, semiconductors, and skills development. As the use of AI grows, there is an increasing need to provide businesses, researchers, and public sector bodies with the tools, infrastructure, and expert support they need to build and scale AI solutions.

The AI Factory Antenna in Ireland (AIF IRL-Antenna) will serve as the central hub for connecting and supporting Ireland's AI ecosystem. It will offer access to national and European AI infrastructure—such as secure data environments, AI Sandboxes, AI-optimised HPC resources and data spaces—and help users make the most of AI through hands-on support, user-friendly tools, and tailored training for all skill levels.

AIF IRL-Antenna will link with AI Factory France (AI2F), network with the rest of the EuroHPC AI Factory and Antenna network, and will be Ireland's link to the wider European AI ecosystem, connecting with the AI Factories and Antennas network, EuroHPC National Competence Centres, Centres of Excellence and European Digital Innovation Hubs.

Led by ICHEC, Ireland's national centre for high-performance computing (HPC) and data platforms, and working in partnership with CeADAR, Ireland's centre for applied AI, AIF IRL-Antenna will engage closely with startups, SMEs, public sector bodies, and researchers—helping them adopt, develop, and scale AI for real-world impact."

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HORIZON-JU-RIA - HORIZON JU Research and Innovation Actions

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(opens in new window) HORIZON-JU-EUROHPC-2025-AIFA-01

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Coordinator

UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY
Net EU contribution

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€ 3 506 593,75
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UNIVERSITY ROAD
H91 Galway
Ireland

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Region
Ireland Northern and Western West
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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Total cost

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€ 7 013 187,50

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