CeADAR, Ireland’s national centre for artificial intelligence, is getting €5.675 million in new funding as part of the second phase of the European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) Programme.

This money will help CeADAR support small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and public sector organisations to use more digital tools and AI. CeADAR offers free or funded training, helps companies learn about AI and data analytics, and works with them to test new ideas and build early prototypes. This makes it easier for organisations to understand how new technologies can benefit them.

The funding comes from the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Enterprise Ireland, and the EU’s Digital Europe Programme. The new phase of the EDIH programme will run from 2026 to 2029. The Government recently announced extra funding for all of Ireland’s EDIHs.

With this new investment, CeADAR will expand its digital support for SMEs and public organisations. It will also continue helping start-ups through its AI Accelerator programme, run with NovaUCD. CeADAR will work with the Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC) to give companies access to powerful computing resources and expert advice.