National ARC Hub for ICT launched at TU Dublin
The Research Ireland ARC (Accelerating Research to Commercialisation) Hub for ICT has recently been launched at TU Dublin’s Grangegorman campus.
It marks a major new national initiative designed to accelerate the journey from cutting-edge ICT and artificial intelligence research to real-world, commercially viable solutions with economic and societal impact.
“The ARC Hub for ICT is about unlocking the full potential of Ireland’s world-class ICT and AI research. By providing a clear, supported pathway from research to impact, we are empowering researchers to transform innovative ideas into solutions that address real-world challenges,” prof Sarah Jane Delany, director of the ARC Hub for ICT, said.
Hosted by Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) and supported by national and European partners, the ARC Hub for ICT has been established following TU Dublin’s successful €32.21 million funding award to address a critical gap in Ireland’s innovation and funding ecosystem by providing researchers with a structured pathway from research excellence to commercial and societal impact.
The Hub will support ICT and AI researchers across Ireland through targeted funding, training, mentorship, and access to industry networks.
Supported by Research Ireland, the ARC Hub for ICT is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern and Midland Regional Programme 2021-2027.
The ARC Hub for ICT aligns with national research priorities and European regional development objectives.
Through collaboration between academia, industry, policymakers, and funding bodies, the Hub aims to strengthen Ireland’s position as a leader in ICT and AI innovation.
TU Dublin’s leadership of the ARC Hub for ICT is underpinned by significant growth in research capacity and funding.
Since 2020, the university has increased its research funding by 88 per cent, from approximately €14.5 million to €27.3 million in 2024, reflecting sustained investment in research excellence, innovation, and industry engagement.
“TU Dublin is proud to lead this important national initiative. As Ireland’s number one university for knowledge transfer, we have a strong track record of driving innovation in collaboration with industry, delivering more than 550 industry-linked research projects,” said Dr Deirdre Lillis, president of TU Dublin.
She added: “the ARC Hub for ICT builds on this momentum by supporting researchers to translate innovation into application, delivering meaningful benefits for society and the economy.”
Ireland has a strong, internationally recognised ICT research base, with expertise spanning artificial intelligence, data analytics, cyber security, and digital technologies.
However, many promising research outputs struggle to progress beyond the early stages of development. The ARC Hub for ICT responds to this challenge by equipping researchers with the skills, support, and connections needed to navigate the commercialisation process more effectively.
The launch also served as a call to action for ICT researchers across Ireland to engage with the ARC Hub for ICT and avail of its support to help bridge the gap between research and industry.
Patryk Goron
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