aiqbench analysis
Ireland's new €460 million Rinn initiative establishes seven national research centers targeting strategic sectors including AI, quantum technologies, and semiconductors. SETU will specifically contribute expertise in artificial intelligence, biopharmaceuticals, and quantum information science across three of these centers. The eight-year program is projected to generate over 577 research roles, 800 PhD positions, and leverage an additional €500 million in industry funding.
SETU Researchers to Play Key Role in New €460 Million National Research Investment

Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — South East Technological University (SETU) has welcomed the announcement of a major new national investment in research and innovation, which will see the University contribute to three of Ireland’s newly established Rinn research centres. Announced on Wednesday, by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless […]
Ireland has launched a €460 million investment through Research Ireland to establish seven Rinn research centres focused on strategic fields including artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, advanced therapies and semiconductors. South East Technological University will participate in three of the centres, contributing expertise in artificial intelligence, pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical research, and quantum information science and technology. The eight-year initiative is expected to support more than 577 research roles, create over 800 PhD positions and leverage an additional…
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