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Research Ireland Centres


Added by:   National contact point
Added on:   04 Oct 2025
Updated by:   OECD analyst
Updated on:   25 Dec 2025

Research Ireland Centres conduct AI-related research across multiple institutions. Key centres include Insight, Lero, CONNECT, ADAPT, and I-Form. These centres support innovation, technology development, and collaboration between academia and industry in Ireland.

Name in original language

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Initiative overview

Research Ireland Centres are a network of research institutions focused on advancing AI and related technologies. They play a key role in driving innovation, knowledge creation, and technology transfer across academic and industrial sectors in Ireland.

The initiative aims to:

  • Conduct cutting-edge AI research in areas such as data analytics, machine learning, and digital technologies
  • Foster collaboration between universities, research institutes, and industry partners
  • Support the development of new technologies and applications that can benefit Irish businesses and society

Some of the main centres include:

  • Insight: Specialises in data analytics and AI for business and societal applications
  • Lero: Focuses on software engineering and AI-enabled systems
  • CONNECT: Develops AI and communications technologies
  • ADAPT: Works on AI, natural language processing, and digital media
  • I-Form: Concentrates on materials research with AI applications

Name of responsible organisation (in English)

Irish Research Centres Network

About the policy initiative


Organisation:

  • Irish Research Centres Network

Category:

  • AI policy initiatives, programmes and projects

Initiative type:

  • AI Research Centres/Centres of Excellence/Expertise, specialised AI teams, labs

Status:

  • Active

Start Year:

  • 2012

Binding:

  • Non-binding