The AIM Centre, Market Yard, Sligo
Funding of €1,198,016 funding has been provided for two projects in for County Sligo under the Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme.
Minister Feighan said this investment will help businesses grow and create jobs in communities across Ireland.
€998,016 has been allocated for the development of an AI studio by the AIM Centre, Market Yard, Sligo including the launch of an AI Accelerator Programme to assist businesses with scoping AI potential and integration into their operations.
€200,000 will be spent on exploring the development of a Fire Testing Centre and Heavy Industrial Innovation Hub for wet manufacturing located in Sligo.
Fine Gael Minister of State, Frank Feighan has welcomed the funding announcement by Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke.
“The Smart Regions programme is great news for our area. It will help create new opportunities, support local jobs and encourage innovation in sectors that matter to us. Balanced regional development is one of the core principles of this Government, and this scale of investment into the regions and into Leitrim shows we are putting our money where our mouth is when it comes to supporting local enterprise, supporting entrepreneurs and facilitating very high levels of innovation and excellence right here in this constituency, and across our regions”.
Minister of State Marian Harkin said: “The Smart Regions Initiative is building the foundations for a more innovative, sustainable and competitive regional economy. This is a clear demonstration of our commitment to ensuring that every part of Ireland has the tools and support needed to thrive.”
Councillor Thomas Walsh said: “This scale of investment into Sligo shows we are putting our money where our mouth is when it comes to supporting local enterprise, supporting entrepreneurs and facilitating very high levels of innovation and excellence right here in Sligo and across our regions.”