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Accelerating AI Adoption Locally

With AI solutions transforming Northern Ireland’s businesses, economy, and beyond.

Solving real-world problems with AI

The Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC), a £16.3 million initiative by Ulster University and Queen’s University Belfast, promotes AI awareness and adoption among businesses in Northern Ireland, with a strong emphasis on ethical and responsible innovation.

Backed by Invest NI and the Department for the Economy, the AICC aims to position Northern Ireland as a global leader in AI-driven innovation across key sectors.

By connecting industry, academia, and government, the AICC fosters collaboration to co-develop AI solutions.

The AICC offers fully funded hands-on support, education and upskilling opportunities, while building a dynamic AI community through events, research and innovation.

The AICC aims to deliver

390 Postgraduate scholarships in AI related courses

2000 Professional short courses in AI foundations for business

1100 People provided with classroom-based or online AI skills training

248 SMEs provided with hands on data science and/or machine learning support

100 New academic-industry connections

48 High-quality events focused on knowledge sharing, showcases and insights

60 National and international events attended, building international networks

24 R&D funding submissions totaling £10m

12 R&D projects with NI businesses

New Course Driving Value from AI

Calling all business leaders! If you want to gain the skills, confidence, and credibility to drive responsible and ethical AI impact in your organisation, this fully funded, self-paced course is for you!

Empowering

with AI Solutions across Northern Ireland's Businesses, Economy and Beyond.

Industries we are working in

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Join our AI Acceleration Tour

A unique series of workshops that demystify artificial intelligence (AI) and bring its transformative potential to life for businesses across Northern Ireland.

Meet the humans behind the AICC

We believe that the future of artificial intelligence starts with people.

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Donnacha Kirk

Deputy Director of AI Technology and Research Services, AICC

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Jordan Vincent

Applied Researcher, AICC

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Kaveh Mahdavi

Applied Researcher, AICC

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David Crozier CBE

Director, AICC

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Matthew Manktelow

Research Fellow, AICC

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Christopher McCausland

Data Scientist, AICC

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Chizube Chikezie

Data Scientist, AICC

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Molly McDowell

Events Coordinator, AICC

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Jean Frazer

Executive Assistant, AICC

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Bronagh Lanigan

Research Fellow, AICC

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Nicole Costello

Marketing Officer, AICC

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Gulzar Alam

Data Scientist, AICC

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Tadhg Hickey

Head of AI and Digital Ethics Policy, AICC

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Patrick McGirr

Deputy Director of Business Engagement, AICC

We'd love to hear from you

Innovation thrives through connection. Whether you're an SME, researcher, or professional exploring AI, we’re here to help.

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