For the first time, AIM is expanding beyond its Sligo-based headquarters, to identify additional “industry clusters” in the West of Ireland.
The Advance Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Center in Sligo, a joint partnership between Atlantic Technological University, Sligo County Council and Leitrim County Council, has announced an expansion with a new Galway base of operations.
The AIM Center aims to strengthen its links within the medtech and life sciences sectors and for the first time will expand outside of Sligo. The center is also currently recruiting for specialist roles in both Galway and Sligo centres.
AIM focuses on business transformation, supporting companies across manufacturing, supply chain, HR, legal, energy, data, and decision-making. The center also supports the services sector, seeing an increase in demand for effective AI adoption and data-driven transformation beyond manufacturing.
The expansion was supported by the Western Development Commission, with the new site to be located outside Wellpark, Galway City. AIM said the decision to join the domains is part of “the organization’s growth strategy, an important plank that develops connections with important clusters in the industry”.
As part of the expansion, AIM is planning a number of events aimed at boosting engagement in Galway over the coming months. For example, in late April, the organization will have a stand at Dexcom Stadium for the medtech Innovation Expo, bringing together exhibitors and expert speakers to showcase new technology and research in the healthcare space.
The AIM Center will also be present at the AtlanTec Festival in May. Technology companies from AtlanTec Gateway and around the world, will be present throughout the festival, demonstrating how technology is transforming businesses and society.
Commenting on the announcement, David Bermingham, director of AI at AIM, said, “The move to open our first Galway hub is designed to strengthen our national reach. We already work with companies across Ireland, but having a base in Galway allows us to be closer to key sectors such as medtech and life sciences, where there is a strong demand for what we do.
“The strength of the AIM center is that we look at the whole business. We work with companies to understand where AI and digital technology can bring real impact, from operations and capabilities to strategy and decision-making. It’s not about technology for its own sake. It’s about solving real business problems. We also see growing demand from the services sector, and this expansion of programs allows us to support AI in a practical way.”
Méabh Conaghan, regional director at Enterprise Ireland, added, “Enterprise Ireland is committed to supporting Irish companies to embrace digital and AI technologies that improve productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability.
“The expansion of the AIM center that we will work with CREW in Galwayanother Regional Business Development Center, strengthening the regional and national AI program to support the environment. This development will bring the technology closer to key industrial clusters while continuing to support manufacturers and service companies across the country in implementing AI in practical ways. “
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