AI4Ireland
Consortium for AI Excellence
Ireland ranked 6th worldwide for AI vibrancy per capita
Potential GDP addition by 2035 with AI adoption
Of adults don't engage with AI - urgent action needed
National AI literacy required by EU AI Act
About AI4Ireland
A united front for Ireland's AI transformation
Leading companies driving innovation and adoption across sectors
World-class research institutions and educational partners
Trade groups and professional organizations united for change
AI4Ireland recognises the urgent and immediate need to protect Ireland's unique strengths in an AI future: world-class life sciences and medtech, a deep technology footprint, and a highly skilled, English-speaking workforce. Our goal is not only to adopt AI early and appropriately, but to ambitiously drive future competitiveness and ensure general preparedness across society for the changes coming our way as a nation.
Our Strategic Pillars
Eight focus areas driving Ireland's AI transformation
Building a foundation for AI understanding across society
Ensuring Irish businesses lead in AI adoption and innovation
Empowering citizens with AI knowledge and skills
Developing the next generation of AI talent and expertise
Building the computational foundation for AI growth
Ensuring responsible and trustworthy AI development
Protecting AI systems and infrastructure from threats
Coordinated government approach to AI strategy
Urgent Actions Required
To secure Ireland's AI future, we need immediate government action on these critical priorities
- • Mandate National AI Literacy Policy
- • Invest in ongoing CME and public sector training
- • Provide clear AI guidance in schools
- • Build trusted, human-centered AI nation
- • Establish national AI Centre of Excellence
- • Create AI for Bioprocessing centre at NIBRT
- • Develop National AI compute and data strategy
- • Invest in clean-power and digital infrastructure
- • Place AI policy in Taoiseach's office
- • Formalise AI observatory and advisory forum
- • Publish measurable targets and reporting
- • Clarify position on EU sovereignty
- • Allocate ring-fenced dedicated AI funding
- • Set per-capita investment benchmarks
- • Leverage existing funding tools
- • Establish AI cybersecurity fund