The National AI Challenge will bring together more than 300 developers, founders, students, technologists and AI enthusiasts from across the island of Ireland.
TechIreland has announced dates for the free annual National AI Challenge. Participants will engage with two intensive weeks of remote development, with teams presenting their work via coordinated regional events on 14 September.
The strongest competitors will continue on to the National AI meet to be held at Galway’s Galmont Hotel on Thursday, 24 September, 2026. Their work and knowhow will be judged by leaders across technology, industry, investment, research and the public sector.
The 300 or so participants, from across the entirety of the island, will be made up of developers, founders, students, technologists and AI enthusiasts and as part of the meet, will build practical AI products, prototypes and agentic workflows, with the aim of addressing real business and societal challenges.
The programme is supported by expert mentors, industry partners, technology providers and more than 10 regional innovation hubs. More than 200 people registered within the first eight days and applications will remain open until 9 August.
