AI Ireland announced the finalists for the seventh Annual AI Awards, which takes place on Tuesday 18 November at the Anantara Marker Hotel in Dublin. Now in their seventh year, these awards celebrate excellence and innovation in Data Science, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence across the island of Ireland.
ADAPT was among the shortlisted candidates for the Best Application of AI in an Academic Research Body for the Dublin City Council GenAI Lab. The collaboration is an example of best practice for public service adoption of AI, acting as a mechanism that allows research and industry to work together to develop sandboxes for safe and sustainable AI evaluation and adoption.
This year, 15 awards will be presented, including new categories recognising achievements in Cybersecurity and Manufacturing. From nearly 200 applications, our expert judging panel has selected finalists representing a diverse range of industries, spanning finance, healthcare, agriculture, education, sustainability and more.
Speaking about the AI Awards, Professor John Kelleher, Director of ADAPT, the Research Ireland Centre for AI-Driven Digital Content Technology said:
“At ADAPT, our research focuses on making sure AI serves people first. We bring together researchers from across Ireland to develop human-centric AI that supports both innovation and societal good. Through our collaborations with industry, the creation of new spin-out companies, and public engagement that informs evidence based policy, we are ensuring that Ireland’s AI ecosystem grows in a way that is responsible, ethical, and inclusive. We are delighted to support the AI Awards and celebrate the broader AI community in Ireland.”
Microsoft Ireland is the headline sponsor for the 2025 AI Awards, with additional support from Alldus International, Meta, Dublin City Council, IDA Ireland, AIM (Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing) Centre, ADAPT Centre, Enterprise Ireland and ICT Technology Ireland Skillnet.
The other shortlisted candidate in the Best Application of AI in an Academic Research Body category include:
Mark Kelly, Founder of AI Ireland, congratulated the 2025 finalists and highlighted their pioneering contributions to Ireland’s AI ecosystem: “The 2025 AI Awards highlight the vision and creativity that make Ireland a standout in the global AI landscape. Each finalist embodies the forward-thinking spirit fueling our nation’s AI journey. Congratulations to all – your remarkable work is redefining what’s possible and reinforcing Ireland’s role as a leader in AI innovation.”
