National AI Studio for Manufacturing

The National AI Studio is designed to bridge the gap between experimentation and enterprise-scale deployment, giving manufacturers a structured environment to validate AI before integrating it into live operations.

Opening in Spring 2026, this landmark initiative is designed to turn artificial intelligence from an abstract concept into a practical tool for competitiveness.

As AI adoption accelerates, full operational integration across manufacturing remains limited. Structured, hands-on implementation support is now critical.

The National AI Studio provides exactly that.

What is the AI Studio?

The National AI Studio is a live, production-style environment where manufacturers can:

  • Access AI experts and technologies

  • Test real-world use cases

  • Evaluate solutions before committing capital

  • Explore implementation without disrupting operations

Rather than relying on theory or vendor-led demonstrations, companies can see AI working in real time across the full manufacturing value chain.

  • Real-world applications tailored for manufacturing, providing hands-on access to AI applications in predictive maintenance, energy optimisation, and quality control, allowing businesses to witness firsthand the benefits of AI integration.

  • Launched in 2025, our Accelerator Programme has already helped multiple companies. This structured eight-week programme supports SMEs in creating bespoke AI adoption roadmaps, providing clear and effective guidance through the implementation process.

    Participation in the AI Accelerator Programme and Studio initiatives is open to eligible companies nationwide, with members receiving priority access to facilities and ongoing supports.

  • To ensure inclusivity, AIM will offer a mobile AI Studio that brings our cutting-edge technologies across Ireland, ensuring no company is left behind in digital transformation.

A Live Manufacturing Environment

The Studio features a fully connected micro-manufacturing system integrating:

  • - Supply-chain systems

  • - ERP platforms

  • - Robotics and automation

  • - Machine vision

  • - Real-time production workflows

The AI Studio is designed as a connected micro-manufacturing environment, where customer demand signals, supply-chain systems, ERP platforms, robotics and AI vision technologies operate together in real time.

Production tasks can be triggered digitally and performance data flows back into enterprise systems, demonstrating how AI integrates across the full manufacturing value chain - from order to execution to insight.

Demonstrations include:

  • - Real-time defect detection

  • - Predictive maintenance

  • - AI-enabled packaging

  • - Live performance dashboards

  • - Customer demand triggering digital production tasks

Data flows seamlessly back into enterprise systems, showcasing how AI supports decision-making across operations.

A holistic approach to your company’s AI integration:

We don’t just look at the factory floor - many of our demonstrations focus on

  • - HR
    - Finance
    - R&D
    - L&D
    - Sales & Marketing
    - Operations
    - Admin and back office tasks

Join the Transformation Journey

View Membership Options

  • - Access to the AI Studio

  • - Full complimentary company training

  • - Become part of an ever-growing ecosystem

  • - Flexible structures to ensure accessibility across company sizes

Launching 2026

•

Launching 2026 •

The National AI Studio at AIM is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Northern and Western Regional Programme 2021-27