Become a Member of the
National AI Studio for Manufacturing

Become a Member of the National AI Studio at AIM Centre

Discover everything included in National AI Studio membership - from full benefits and training programmes to flexible membership options for companies nationwide.

Become A Member

Digital Training & Upskilling

Building the knowledge, confidence and workforce readiness needed to adopt digital and AI technologies.

Includes:

Membership Benefits

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Technology Access, Testing & Applied Innovation

Hands-on access to real systems, support and structured pathways for safe experimentation.

Includes:

  • Demonstrations and hands-on learning within AI Studio

  • POV development and sandboxing projects

  • EDIH testbeds and robotics/digital twins environments

  • Structured 1-to-1 hours with AIM engineers and specialists

  • AI Factory Antenna network access to high-performance computing

Community, Collaboration & Commercial Opportunities

Connecting companies with peers, partners, national and transnational networks that open doors.

Includes:

  • First access to community events, peer learning and networking opportunities

  • Discounted hot desks & collaboration spaces

  • National & European awards participation and recognition

  • Access to European networks and digital twin partners

Membership Options

Small Business Member

For organisations with fewer than 10 employees. This includes long standing LEO clients, start ups, micro manufacturers, consultants and small teams.

Members receive 80%  funding support through De Minimis Aid.

Cost: €1,000 per year (or €200 after funding).

Scaling Member

For Enterprise Ireland client companies with growing teams and active innovation agendas.
This tier is designed for established businesses that are seeking to develop or adopt AI and digital technologies.

Members receive 80% funding through De Minimis Aid.

Cost: €3,000 per year (or €600 after funding).

Corporate Member

For large indigenous firms, IDA client companies and multinationals seeking structured access to AI capability, demonstrators, and programme support.

Pricing reflects organisation size and expected use of the Studio’s facilities and programmes.

Prices start at: €3,000 per year, with bespoke packages available.

Ecosystem Member

For regional and national bodies, agencies, networks and organisations that work alongside the Studio to support innovation, skills and digital transformation.

This category is designed for partners who collaborate on programmes, events or industry outreach.

Pricing: By agreement.

Academic Member

For universities and research institutions that want Studio access for academic staff and paid researchers. Partners receive structured access for named researchers, as well as opportunities to collaborate on applied projects.

Funding support covers 50 percent of membership costs.

Price: Starting at €10,000p.a per academic member (i.e. to each university) 50% funded).

Student & Research Member

For students of universities that hold an Academic Partner membership.
Provides open access to the Studio’s spaces, demonstrations and learning programmes during the academic year.

50% of the annual fee is covered via DeMinimis Aid.

Price: €10,000 per academic year (price is to the institution, covering student access).

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.