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SUMMARY:The TechIreland National AI Challenge 2026
DESCRIPTION:AIM Centre has opened registrations for the TechIreland National AI Challenge 2026\, returning as an official hub partner for this year’s national programme. \n\n\n\nThe challenge is designed for a wide mix of participants across Ireland. You do not need to be an AI expert to take part. According to the organisers\, participants can join with an idea and be paired with technical team members\, or join with technical skills and help bring someone else’s idea to life. \n\n\n\nThat is part of what makes the National AI Challenge 2026 stand out. \n\n\n\nThe programme brings together developers\, innovators\, founders and AI enthusiasts to work on real-world challenges over a two-week remote build period. Teams then present their projects at local demo days\, with finalists progressing to the TechIreland National AI Meet 2026 in Galway. \n\n\n\nThis year’s theme is AI & Agents: Strategy\, Processes and Roles. \n\n\n\nFor the AIM Centre community\, the key dates are: \n\n\n\n\nRegistrations Open: 20 July 2026\n\n\n\nKickoff Webinar: 12 August 2026\n\n\n\nChallenge Begins: 28 August 2026\n\n\n\nDemo Day: 14 September 2026 at AIM Centre\n\n\n\nTechIreland National AI Meet 2026: 24 September 2026 in Galway\n\n\n\n\nThe wider programme is coordinated by TechIreland in partnership with Enterprise Ireland and the European Digital Innovation Hubs Network\, and is supported by innovation hubs and ecosystem partners across the country. \n\n\n\nAt AI Dubliners\, we see this as an important ecosystem signal. \n\n\n\nBecause some of the most interesting AI ideas do not begin inside large companies. They begin when people with different skills\, different backgrounds and one strong idea are brought into the same room and given the chance to build. \n\n\n\nSearches:TechIreland LinkedIn post on the National AI Challenge 2026 \n\n\n\nRDI Hub announcement as Hub Partner
URL:https://aidubliners.com/events/techireland-national-ai-challenge-2026-aim-centre/
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SUMMARY:2026 AI Awards Applications Close on 31 August
DESCRIPTION:Are you developing artificial intelligence\, implementing an AI solution or using AI to deliver measurable results in Ireland? \n\n\n\nThe deadline for the 2026 AI Awards is approaching. \n\n\n\nSince its launch in 2018\, the AI Awards has highlighted individuals\, teams\, companies and academic work across Ireland’s AI ecosystem. Applications for the eighth annual awards close at 10pm on Monday\, 31 August 2026. \n\n\n\nWho can enter the 2026 AI Awards?\n\n\n\nThe awards are open to companies with a presence on the island of Ireland\, individuals working in Ireland and Irish people working abroad. \n\n\n\nInternational teams may also apply if their project or team has a demonstrable connection to Ireland. International companies should check the specific eligibility requirements for their chosen category before applying. \n\n\n\nEntering the AI Awards is free\, and applicants may enter more than one category. However\, shortlisted applicants will need to purchase a ticket if they wish to attend the awards ceremony on 17 November. \n\n\n\nWhat are the 2026 AI Awards categories?\n\n\n\nThis year\, there are 16 categories across leadership\, industry and academia. \n\n\n\nThe categories recognise work by startups\, SMEs and large organisations in areas including responsible AI\, healthcare\, cybersecurity and sustainability. \n\n\n\nA new category\, Agentic AI Innovation of the Year\, has also been introduced for 2026. It recognises AI agents and autonomous systems that improve business operations\, decision-making or measurable outcomes. \n\n\n\nAll available options can be found on the AI Awards categories page. \n\n\n\nHow can you prepare a strong application?\n\n\n\nAccording to the organisers’ assessment criteria\, a strong application should clearly explain: \n\n\n\n\nWhat problem is being solved?\n\n\n\nWhich AI technologies are being used?\n\n\n\nWhat measurable impact or results has the solution produced?\n\n\n\nWhat makes the work innovative?\n\n\n\nWhat evidence or data supports the claims?\n\n\n\n\nThe application form must be completed in one session. Applicants should prepare their answers in advance and avoid including confidential or sensitive information. \n\n\n\nWhen will the 2026 AI Awards take place?\n\n\n\nThe 2026 AI Awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday\, 17 November 2026\, at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Dublin. \n\n\n\nThrough AI Dubliners\, I have had the opportunity to discover many of the companies\, products and founders building with AI across Ireland. \n\n\n\nIf you are producing measurable work within this ecosystem\, or know someone who is\, consider applying before 10pm on 31 August.
URL:https://aidubliners.com/events/2026-ai-awards-applications/
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