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Irish Independent
26-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Kerry business selected for programme providing supports for start-ups developing new AI solutions
Ailtir, founded by Donagh Ó Buchalla and Adrian Smith, is a company which provides an AI platform that reduces much of the time and costs associated with the construction tenderising process. The Tralee-based startup has been selected to participate in the second six-month AI Ecosystem Accelerator Programme, which is being delivered by NovaUCD, an entrepreneurial hub, and CeADAR, Ireland's centre for AI, at UCD. The focus of the programme, which has just commenced, is to support a cohort of entrepreneurs who are developing disruptive AI solutions in a variety of sectors for a global market. Ailtir co-founder and CEO, Donagh Ó Buachalla, said he is delighted his company has been accepted into the AI programme. 'It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with world-class mentors and ambitious founders, and to accelerate Ailtir's mission to transform how construction teams approach tendering,' Mr Ó Buachalla said. 'We're looking forward to sharpening our product, deepening our impact, and scaling our solution both in Ireland and internationally.' Participants of the AI Ecosystem Accelerator Programme will receive guidance from CeADAR's AI experts and experienced commercial mentors, along with workshops on value proposition, scaling and investor readiness. They will also have access to collaborative co-working space at NovaUCD with the opportunity to connect with successful AI entrepreneurs, start-ups, corporates, investors and access to skilled interns. The programme is funded through the European Digital Innovation Hubs framework, an initiative with funding of €700 million from both the European Commission and the governments of member states. Enterprise Ireland is leading on the programme in UCD. The 2025 AI Ecosystem Accelerator Programme will end with a showcase event in October.
Al Etihad
29-03-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
European Commission to invest €1.3 billion in AI, cybersecurity, digital skills
29 Mar 2025 14:47 BRUSSELS (WAM)The European Commission will invest €1.3 billion in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and digital skills through the Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) for 2025 to 2027, it said in a statement on priorities include expanding access to generative AI applications, particularly in the health and care sectors, funding immersive environment testing (virtual worlds), implementing the AI Act, and deploying energy-efficient common data initiative also aims to strengthen the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs), a network that provides businesses and public institutions with technical expertise, technology testing, training, and advisory services to accelerate AI adoption across plan will also enhance cyber resilience through solutions like the EU Cybersecurity Reserve, which will improve the security of critical infrastructure, including hospitals and submarine cables. Another major focus is the Destination Earth initiative, which is working on a digital model of Earth to support climate adaptation and disaster risk addition, the programme will develop EU education and training institutions' digital skills capacity to nurture and attract talent while boosting advanced skills in the European workforce. It will also facilitate the rollout of the EU Digital Identity Wallet architecture and the European Trust Infrastructure, promoting adoption across Member States. Additionally, the programme will stimulate the transformation of the public sector by developing efficient, high-quality, interoperable digital public services.
