Our Story and Vision
Discover the Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre and explore our mission to drive innovation and collaboration in AI.
Discover the Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre and explore our mission to drive innovation and collaboration in AI.
The Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) is a £16.3 million initiative led by Ulster University, in partnership with Queen’s University Belfast. Our mission is to advance awareness and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies among businesses across Northern Ireland.
Supported by Invest Northern Ireland and the Department for the Economy NI, this groundbreaking 5-year project aims to enhance competitiveness, boost productivity, and promote the ethical and responsible use of AI across diverse industries.
Named as a priority for prosperity in the NI Programme for Government (2024-2027), our vision is to accelerate AI adoption within SMEs, build AI skills capacity, foster collaboration, and drive innovation across key sectors including healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, engineering and finance. This will ultimately position Northern Ireland as a global leader in AI innovation and implementation.
We bring together academia, industry, and government to co-develop AI-driven solutions that solve real-world problems, unlocking efficiencies, increasing productivity, enhancing services, and driving economic growth.
We offer up to 20 days of fully funded AI, machine learning, and data science consultancy, delivered by in-house data scientists and applied researchers, leveraging the latest AI research from Ulster University and Queen's University Belfast.
We offer fully funded AI related postgraduate courses as well as online and in-person short courses in AI and data science, equipping professionals, SMEs, and researchers with the knowledge and tools they need to thrive in an AI-driven world.
By hosting 48 events over four years, from intimate workshops to high-impact conferences, we are creating a thriving AI community in Northern Ireland where ideas flourish and partnerships thrive.
As a hub for cutting-edge research, we connect businesses with the latest AI technologies and expertise, enabling them to stay ahead in an ever-changing landscape.
AICC is dedicated to empowering businesses and professionals across Northern Ireland by helping them leverage AI to solve challenges, unlock opportunities, and drive innovation.
The AICC empowers the logistics sector with AI tools, predictive analytics, and automation, enhancing supply chains, route planning, and inventory management to cut costs, meet demands, and ensure competitiveness.
The AICC drives healthcare innovation with AI, supporting diagnostics, patient care, and research. We enable predictive models, personalized medicine, and improved outcomes for patients and providers.
The AICC supports Northern Ireland's financial sector with AI solutions for fraud detection, risk management, and compliance, enabling secure transactions, customer analytics, and smart investments to drive growth and trust.
The AICC boosts manufacturing and engineering with AI-driven predictive maintenance, process optimisation, and quality control, helping businesses reduce downtime, cut waste, and stay competitive.
The AICC supports Northern Ireland’s agri-food sector with AI innovations, enabling precision agriculture, improved yields, and reduced environmental impact. From livestock monitoring to predictive analytics, we drive sustainable, profitable growth.
The AICC empowers digital and creative industries with AI, fostering innovation in content creation, audience analysis, and enhanced digital experiences, helping creators push boundaries and reach broader audiences.
The AICC can help tourism and hospitality businesses deliver personalized guest experiences and streamline operations. From AI chatbots for customer service to predictive analytics for demand forecasting, we can support the sector in boosting customer satisfaction and optimizing resources in a competitive market.
Innovation thrives through connection. Whether you're an SME, researcher, or professional exploring AI, we’re here to help.
