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NovaUCD AI Ecosystem Accelerator

NovaUCD AI Ecosystem Accelerator

Supports Irish AI startups with mentorship, technical guidance, workspace, and investor showcase events.

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The NovaUCD AI Ecosystem Accelerator is a six-month non-cash acceleration program delivered by NovaUCD and CeADAR (Ireland's Centre for AI) at University College Dublin, funded by the EDIH (European Digital Innovation Hub). The program targets Irish-registered AI startups building solutions for global markets and provides commercial mentorship, technical guidance from CeADAR on AI implementation, …

What this grant funds

Supports up to 12 Irish-registered AI startups per cohort with EDIH-funded mentorship, CeADAR technical guidance, workspace, and an investor showcase, with no cash award.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.In-kind assistance
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.ucd.ie