TechIreland opens registrations for National AI Challenge 2025
Registrations are now open for the National AI Challenge 2025, a hackathon-style initiative by TechIreland, for developers and AI enthusiasts from across Ireland to collaborate and build practical AI solutions addressing real-world problems.
Now entering its second year, the Challenge has expanded its network to include nearly 30 partner organisations and coding communities nationwide to enhance collaboration and impact.
Inspired by Ireland’s national AI strategy, AI – Here for Good, the Challenge emphasises ethical AI development across diverse sectors including fintech, insurtech, health, enterprise solutions, public services, and sustainability, among other impact-driven themes.
Supported by Enterprise Ireland, Data2Sustain EDIH, Google, and OpenAI, the 2025 Challenge is also supported by industry groups ITAG, InsTech.ie, and Eirmersive, alongside global companies implementing AI such as Millennium Management and Workday.
This year, teams are encouraged to develop either innovative solutions or efficiency-driven agentic workflows to tackle pressing industry challenges.
Google and OpenAI will be providing participants with complimentary access to their advanced AI tools, along with technical guidance from their teams.
Registered participants will be invited a webinar for briefings and guidelines. Founder and CEO of agentic AI start-up Jentic Sean Blanchfield will also talk about building with AI.
Teams announced on the final in-person day (21 August) will have the opportunity to showcase their projects at the National AI Meet 2025 on 18 September in Galway, where the winners will be announced.
Participants from last year reported a steep learning curve during the Challenge, with two teams even evolving into start-ups.
Chair of TechIreland Brian Caulfield (pictured), said: “TechIreland is proud to be hosting the second edition of the National AI Challenge, together with our sponsors and supporters. AI is here to stay and will have profound impacts on society. We can’t ignore it. Ireland needs to be a leader in driving considered, ethical adoption of AI. We hope that the National AI Challenge can be a catalyst for that, now and in the future.”
The deadline for registrations is 10 August. To register click here.
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