What happened
Enterprise Ireland and Skillnet Ireland launched a four-part AI Roadmap webinar series, running from March through May, to accelerate artificial intelligence adoption among Irish small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The initiative, beginning March 12, aims to demystify AI, offer practical examples, and highlight tools for improving productivity, streamlining operations, and enhancing customer experience for business leaders. The Central Statistics Office reported over 20% of Irish businesses used AI in 2025, an increase from over 15% in 2024.
Why it matters
This series matters because it directly addresses the persistent gap in AI adoption among smaller businesses, a challenge recently highlighted by Google's findings on SME AI lag. For founders and business leaders, this initiative provides a structured mechanism to build foundational AI knowledge and identify practical applications, potentially reducing the cost and timeline associated with independent AI exploration. Procurement teams can utilise the series to understand available tools and funding supports, while platform engineers gain insight into real-world AI deployments within Irish business environments.
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