The AIM Centre in Market Yard, Sligo, received €998,016 for an AI studio development.
The funding launched an AI Accelerator Programme to aid businesses in AI scoping and integration. It includes €200,000 allocated for exploration of a Fire Testing Centre and Heavy Industrial Innovation Hub in Sligo. The total investment reached €1,198,016 under the Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme. The projects aimed to support business growth and job creation in County Sligo.
Frank Feighan shared “the Smart Regions programme is great news for our area. It will help create new opportunities, support local jobs and encourage innovation in sectors that matter to us.”
Marian Harkin shared “the Smart Regions Initiative is building the foundations for a more innovative, sustainable and competitive regional economy.”
Thomas Walsh shared “this scale of investment into Sligo shows we are putting our money where our mouth is when it comes to supporting local enterprise, supporting entrepreneurs and facilitating very high levels of innovation and excellence right here in Sligo and across our regions.”
