Intel Ireland to run new artificial intelligence incubator programme

Chipmaker Intel has announced plans to establish the Republic's first artificial intelligence for computer vision incubator programme. The technology giant, which employs 4,900 people locally, is to run the programme at Talent Garden Dublin, the co-working campus based at Dublin City University's innovation campus, DCU Alpha. The move coincides with a trend by Intel in recent years to shift focus away from personal computing, with which it is synonymous, towards newer technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). Intel Ireland said in a statement that it is "looking to identify and enable an indigenous cohort of innovators, who will take part in what will be a structured programme of technical guidance and support". News of the company's AI-focused programme was announced as Talent Garden Dublin officially opened its doors. The new Dublin campus provides flexible work space for freelancers, tech start-ups and corporate innovation labs, with capacity of about 400.